Why is smoking weed a sin according to most religions?

[matsukatse]

Some are saying "It isn't in the Bible". So is smoking weed a sin? or not? Please do clarify.
Most Christian denominations disapprove of the use of most illicit drugs. Some modern Christian denominations, like the Cyber Spirit Web: Church of Ultra Light Consciousness, use cannabis as a Sacrament.

In Islam, the use of cannabis is deemed to be khamr (intoxicant) by many religious scholars, and therefore generally believed to be haraam (forbidden).

 

[mythbuster]

We have been given the gift of life. It is sinful to deliberately do anything to harm it - that includes smoking cigarettes or hash.

Scriptures say we are to remain "clean". This principle is used in the context of drug abuse. We cannot remain physically "clean" if we contaminate our bodies internally

 

[Bibs]

Anything that inhibits your ability to recognize the difference between a good and evil choice in your life, is wrong.

 

[Lauren1]

Because it can damages the body and can change the way you behave, which can lead you to sin.

Basically I guess

 

[StephenReturns]

It's not mentioned in the Bible.

 

[JonMdnmpmssmm+]

No. The sin comes in breaking the law.

Jesus said to give the government what is theirs but to give to God what is His. That calls us to follow the law of the land up to the point that it conflicts with God's law.

If you with a clear, informed conscience think marajuana use is not a sin, that's between you and God ... but that won't keep you out of jail if you're caught.

 

[greatgiginthesky]

Turns you into a burn-out who asks dumb questions.

 

[MonaLisaOverdrive]

It isn't. It is never even mentioned in any of the major religions scripture.

 

[Tex]

Loss of control.

 

[Ross]

Things which make people stupid and minimize emotional growth should be avoided.

 

[Lemmiwinks]

Which "most religions" hold that smoking weed is a sin? I have never heard of that. While they may not promote or encourage it, I have not heard of it being called a sin. You need to be specific.

 

[ZiviZivac]

You should visit a India. They see weed as holy there

 

[KrugeraFreddyKruger]

It's not really mentioned in the bible specifically, unless you count it as harming your body.

 

[IAMATROLLeylLOLl]

im pretty sure in genesis, humans are granted all plants and animals for our use and consumption.

 

[bustersmycatlRIP]

not true in detail, but a lot of religious ideas follow the line of thought that if it feels good, it is sinful. self-indulgence is not why you are here; you are here to serve god, not yourself. Very much a puritanical line of thinking.

 

[Nikkita]

Avoid Habits That Contaminate

As early as 1942, when smoking was still viewed as fashionable, this journal helped its readers to see that using tobacco violates Bible principles and should be shunned. An article published that year reasoned that those who want to please God must follow the Bible’s command to “cleanse [themselves] of every defilement of flesh and spirit.” (2 Corinthians 7:1) Now, some 65 years later, has not this Bible-based advice proved sensible?

To read the article where this paragraph was taken click on the link below:

http://www.watchtower.org/e/20070401/article_02.htm