Originally posted by robbie carrobieThanks, but no thanks. This is spam robbie.
The first FDA-approved clinical study of psilocybin since 1970[149]—led by Francisco Moreno at the University of Arizona and supported by the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies—studied the effects of psilocybin on nine patients with obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD).[150][151] The pilot study found that, when administered by trai ...[text shortened]... rimental rigor employed in modern clinical psychopharmacology research.[20][152]
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The thread is about a purported creator's purpose, theology and proscription.
Originally posted by robbie carrobieOK, so we can ascertain God's will from copy pastes from wikipedia. I shall remember that. Are there any theological reasons for the eating of them for reasons of "contacting with the spiritual realm", as another Christian put it, to be forbidden?
actually no, its not spam, you have asked for a reason, i have given you a reason, that being that Psilocybin can be used for medical purposes.
Originally posted by FMFYou seem not a little contentious today FMF, never the less, the extract from wikipedia was merely reproduced to demonstrate that Psilocybin has a valid medical use. That God has created and has given the earth to the sons of mankind, for their use and enjoyment, must be recognised.
OK, so we can ascertain God's will from copy pastes from wikipedia. I shall remember that. Are there any theological reasons for the eating of them for reasons of "contacting with the spiritual realm", as another Christian put it, to be forbidden?
Christian are counselled to remain sound in mind at all times, this, coupled with the idea that drug use in order to contact the spirit realm is forbidden, it being termed as has been mentioned, Pharmakeia and is akin to shamanism.
That Psilocybin can be given in non hallucinogenic dosage does not rule it out as a valid medical treatment nor mean that it can be construed as Pharmakeia, in the sense of it being induced to alter ones perceptions.
Originally posted by robbie carrobieIs this your personal opinion on magic mushrooms? Or is it wikipidural?
...the extract from wikipedia was merely reproduced to demonstrate that Psilocybin has a valid medical use. That God has created and has given the earth to the sons of mankind, for their use and enjoyment, must be recognised..
Originally posted by robbie carrobieWhy do you think your God figure created a mushroom that exceeded the dosage needed for what you refer to as "valid medical treatment". Is it perhaps an oversight or imperfection?
That Psilocybin can be given in non hallucinogenic dosage does not rule it out as a valid medical treatment nor mean that it can be construed as Pharmakeia, in the sense of it being induced to alter ones perceptions.
Originally posted by FMFnope, wine can lead to intoxication, loss of sensory perception, etc its usage in scripture is not condemned, except in excess, in fact, its termed a gift from God. The same principle applies. No imperfection with the most high.
Why do you think your God figure created a mushroom that exceeded the dosage needed for what you refer to as "valid medical treatment". Is it perhaps an oversight or imperfection?
Originally posted by robbie carrobieSo a non-excessive use of magic mushrooms - rather like wine - is a "gift from God"?
nope, wine can lead to intoxication, loss of sensory perception, etc its usage in scripture is not condemned, except in excess, in fact, its termed a gift from God. The same principle applies. No imperfection with the most high.