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>BTW, in my faith, use of both alcohol and drugs are strictly forbidden. Our Holy Writings speak up against tobacco, too, although the prohibition is not strict (the reason, pressumably, is what you already hinted in your message: while tobacco is very harmful for health, it doesn't immediately cause erratic behavior).

Hilmar,

Just curious. . . I understand that tobacco only came to Europe/Asia in the 1500s. Is there a direct reference to tobacco in these Writings?


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