Cannabis and the Christian, Todd Miles
Cannabis and the Christian, Todd Miles
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Cannabis and the Christian
What the Bible Says about Marijuana

Author: Todd Miles

Narrator: Tom Parks

Unabridged: 3 hr 42 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/19/2024

Synopsis

What does the Bible say about marijuana? If it doesn’t directly address marijuana, how can Christians know what to make of the legalization of recreational cannabis and the advocacy of medical marijuana? In the past, Christians could easily answer the question of whether or not it was permissible to use cannabis by deferring to state prohibitions. We could simply say, “it’s against the law.” Today, that answer is no longer possible. Christians are now forced to do what they should have been doing all along: Think like disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ and bring to bear the wisdom of the sufficient Word of God.  Since cannabis is not explicitly mentioned in the Bible, we must understand what it is and how it affects the user. We also must understand what the Bible says about discipleship, healing, suffering, and what it is to be human. Only then can we answer the critical questions regarding the recreational use and the medical use of cannabis. In Cannabis and the Christian, Todd Miles gives listeners: Biblical wisdom applied to the question of recreational cannabis Biblical wisdom related to the medical use of cannabis A grid to think through other ethical questions that aren’t directly addressed in the Bible Confidence to respond to challenging issues standing on the sufficient Word of God

About The Author

Todd Miles is Professor of Theology at Western Seminary in Portland, Oregon, where he teaches theology, church history, hermeneutics, and ethics. Prior to becoming a seminary professor, he was a nuclear engineer at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. Married, with six children, Todd is a fan of all-things Oregon State, and enjoys running and reading (though rarely at the same time).

Reviews

Goodreads review by John on October 05, 2021

Todd Miles is the “first to market” on a book that I feel is necessary for the Church in the West. With the increased number of states legalizing marijuana both medically and recreationally, there is a growing need for thoughtful conversation around how pastors handle this conversation. Miles does a......more

Goodreads review by Mike on June 30, 2021

Miles’ brief yet insightful work is a profound gift to individuals and leaders of the church. Modeling the application of wisdom, license, and grace, this work will help Christians get over their pet arguments for/against marijuana use (recreationally/medically) in order to begin to construct an inf......more

Goodreads review by Elise on September 09, 2021

Absolutely loved reading this book! As a Christian and smoker of marijuana off and on for year's, struggling with my faith and what is right or wrong! I highly recommend this book! Thank you to the author, publishers and everyone involved in the creation on this insightful book. I read and reviewed this......more

Goodreads review by Emily on September 19, 2023

Tell me you work in college ministry without saying you work in college ministry… The list of questions that Todd uses when considering whether he should engage in an activity or not — That alone was worth the price of the book!! Super charitable and gracious book about a topic that I’ve been asked ab......more

Goodreads review by Kyleigh on October 03, 2021

Quick and easy to read, but I'm pretty sure Miles got to every question I'll ever have about cannabis, and provided a framework for working through any future questions I might have or walking through the decision making process with someone wrestling with discipleship and marijuana.......more

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