Presumably it says more about their faith ……
Here’s a ridiculous analogy
After a lifetime of falling from grace at the hands of two liter sodas, I understand that I’m weak in my self-control. Now I only drink soda in cans (despite the cost and environmental impact) as part of my commitment to moderation. Controlling the temptations I may not prevail over is part of my battle for moderation.
That says nothing about the power of big sodas to impact my health, my life, merely that I understand where I’m all too human
techwithjake@lemm.ee 3 days ago
I think it says more about their actual beliefs in God. As a Christ follower, I believe everyone has their own path to take. If drugs in moderation is one of them, go for it. Hell, it’s theorized Moses was tripping on shrooms when talking to God.
Those who fear being exposed to “other” things will take them away from God (beyond addiction, that’s a whole other thing), then they never believed in the first. They just use it as a shield to justify their horrible actions.
Ledivin@lemmy.world 2 days ago
Idk, you kinda told on your puritanical background there. If my path requires drugs in excess, who are you to judge?
techwithjake@lemm.ee 2 days ago
Not sure how you got puritanical from that. It’s actually medical. Anything in excess will damage your body. I’m just as concerned for people’s bodily health as I am their spiritual health.
RedditRefugee69@lemmynsfw.com 2 days ago
I suspect we’re dealing with a difference in how you two are defining “excess.”
“A lot more than normal” vs “a quantity sufficient to be toxic/medically harmful.”
Ledivin@lemmy.world 2 days ago
So you only support other people’s paths if they seem healthy to you? Sounds awfully judgmental.