Am I the only atheist that doesn’t smoke pot?
Haha... Nope. I've never done the stuff, except for one time, aged about 19, when I ate my way through an entire eighth of resin and had the worst friggin' night of my life and felt squiffy for a week.
That was a 'never again' moment. But I think the majority of people I've ever known would partake of pot fairly regularly... Easily 70% of 'em.
I have never done any drugs, have never tasted beer or any hard alcohol and sipped less than a half glass of wine total in my life. Further that is simply who I am....totally happy with my ongoing state of consciousness. I couldn't care less what ANY others think about those choices on my part, never have, never will.
I've never noticed a connection between pot and atheism, but I'm part of both groups. I was diagnosed and treated for brain cancer in January 06, the most aggressive and lethal form that comes with a median life expectancy of 16 months and a group of 2% that make it 5 years. I still battle seizures and depression, but have found pot to be the best health supplement I've ever experienced. I smoke daily and will until I die, expecting that won't happen for a very long time thanks to my decision to keep my endocannabinoid system running on high, pun intended. Every now and then I get intense headaches, but have determined that's the THC killing the promised recurrence.
Blimey, that's a tough place to be. All the best to you, fella.
@DaveMania Given what I've been through, I am thriving. Depression is the most thing to treat, and cannabis helps with that too, except only short term and requiring frequent re-dosing. I'm beyond taking care of myself. I do some public address announcing and golf in the low 80s, occasionally breaking into the 70s.
Non smoker. Never smoked in my life.
Same!
Wow, I'm relieved. I thought everyone was talking about me. I considered SAYING I did smoke dope. I want to be cool.
I'm 44 and have never tried pot, but a friend's wife recently died and he gave me her last bit....that was over a week ago and I still haven't found the right time to try it.
I stopped smoking weed a bunch of years ago when it seemed to become a chore or at least the driving motivation behind most activities. I don't miss it much, the effect that is I do still really like the smell. I was never the guy who could smoke and remain quick-witted and Id rather be present in the conversation these days.
I find that it helps me focus on details while allowing me to keep the overall bigger picture on mind. That and it takes all the sharp edges off of life in general. Like when you're obsessing over a small mistake made during everyday life for hours afterward, it let's you move passed it and forgive yourself easier. I'm all for anything that makes me be kinder to myself.
I find it more interesting that you make a connection between atheism and smoking weed. I suppose there is some preconception that those who reject religion have had their minds opened by some form of illicit drug. Still, I wouldn't consider the two to be joined at the hip.
Full disclosure: I LOVE smoking weed...just not every single day of my existence. Moderation, folks. ?
The pot only smokes around me if I’m creating a kitchen disaster.
Those who don’t smoke weed, simply think they are better than those who don’t...
Not all of us. Not better. But there are those of us who are someone who doesn't smoke struggling with something and think smoking weed might help. At least, that's how it is for me.
Maybe the majority of Right Wing people of faith, although that's probably not even fair. But I certainly don't.think I'm better because I DON'T smoke. I just don't like the high. The majority of my friends do smoke dope.
I used to, I enjoyed it a lot. Many friends still smoke, I enjoy the aroma still, but my personal choice was made because I feel it would have a net negative affect on my career.
Hell no, I'm no better than anyone else. That's some inverted snobbery going on there. Just choices, ain't it? I don't drink either... Cos I was alcohol dependent for my entire adult life.
All things in moderation, but I'm probably more of a judgmental ass than when I was religious. SOME really need to smoke every day, but I'd say most who use any mind-altering substance on a daily basis would benefit from therapy and/or meditation.
The vast majority of my friends us MJ a bit, some every month and several who are ill daily.
My devoutly religious dad smokes about daily. A year ago my dad could barely do any exercise and today he rides a 4 mile loop on a bike 5-6 days a week.
I’m not a fan of altered states. Hate how it smells. However, I don’t think it should be illegal, and any medical uses should definitely be explored and utilized.
...However: in the brief period when I was 19 and not yet drug tested, I will admit to being wrecked one day after work. We had the munchies, but knew none of us should drive. The only thing in the house to eat was Braunschweiger (liver pâté, onions, and Wonder Bread. We were eating our sandwiches when my friend Jim said, “Ya know, Braunschweiger is basically lips and assholes. They should call this stuff Buttwurst.” “Buttwurst?!” I shrieked; “What a great name for the kitten!” And so little Buttwurst and I spent many years telling new veterinarians the story of her name when they asked what this cute little cat was called.