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Hemp (from Old English hænep) is a commonly used term for varieties of the Cannabis plant and its products, which include fiber, oil, and seed. In many countries regulatory limits for concentrations of psychoactive drug compounds (THC) in hemp encourages the use of strains of the plant which are bred for low tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) content or otherwise have the THC removed.[citation needed] Hemp is refined into products like hemp seed foods, hemp oil, wax, resin, rope, cloth, pulp, and fuel
It has many beneficial uses that are not related to its use as a mind altering drug.
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Like I said everything man needs the sovereign ochestrator has given us. For healing,food etc. Its a plant that is actually part of the Herb family. Despite its..err umm other effects. It has been medically recognized and respected for many things. Along as it making great fabric...even are first American flag was made from it because how strong of a fabric it is...The...shunning of it and hate against it is more or less years upon years upon years of propaganda....like the cold war..thats propaganda at is finest. But, I'm so struggling to seek a way to go against it as a Christian. Yeah it alter's your mind...but is that alter negative?!?....
I assume that most Christian's would say that using it to alter your state of mind is a sin. I personally do not believe that it should be considered that way though. I don't know exactly how you can go against it as a Christian though. Many Christian's interpret the Bible differently though, and I would guess it all comes down to your personal interpretation of the Bible and what it has to say.
You might find this article interesting.
http://www.relevantmagazine.com/current/nation/should-christians-smoke-pot-or-not