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This comment is in regards to the smoking poll. The question was; Is it morally acceptable to smoke? First, let me say that I am not a smoker, but I have struggled with overcoming an addiction. The comments written by Gabriella, 37 and Mark, 48 that were printed in the magazine were very harsh. Jesus' comment of "let you, who is without fault, throw the first stone" comes to mind. It is not in our right to judge a person's level of Christianity. I feel that a person CAN have a grasp of basic right and wrong and always try to do what is right (be moral) AND have a fault, such as an addiction to cigarettes. Maybe the smoker doesn't even realize that his/her smoking is an addiction. Maybe he/she isn't aware that the bible defines an addiction as putting that thing (idol of any kind) above God. I certainly do not feel that a person needs to be labeled "immoral" because they smoke. I have grown to believe that smoking is a wrong choice, but I didn't always feel that way. We, as Christians, are called to treat all individuals with love, not judgement. I believe God has a way of teaching us, in His own way, in a way that only we can understand. What is teachable to me, may not be the same for you. It's up to God. His way and His timing are perfect. Let us not forget that!
I voted; "Yes, it's up to the couple." However, It depends on exactly what form of artificial contraception you are talking about. Obviously, any and all forms of abortion or pills in which a fertilized egg is eliminated are NEVER acceptable. I feel items such as condoms, diaphrams, birth control pills (the kind that do not "kill" and embryo), etc., are very smart ways to prevent pregnancy. Let's face it, even though we are "made" to be Godly, we are still human. As much as we all try our best to live our lives as Jesus-like as possible, unlike Jesus, our humanity can sometimes "trump" our Godlyness. If a person/couple is struggling (I mean emotionally, NOT financially) with raising the child/children they already have, It would be irresponsible of them to subject another innocent life to a possible bad situation. Ultimately, it is the decision of the couple to examine their relationship with God and each other to determine if it is a good idea to bring a child into the world.