Smoking

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My husband had been smoking Shisha off and on for some time before I met him. At the beginning of getting to know him, I made it very clear how I don't like it and don't…
What characterizes smoking as a sin? Is it not the addiction, and the detrimental effects it has on the body (the temple of God). If so, is it NOT a sin to smoke a cigar…
In the Coptic Orthodox Church, why do our deacons smoke outside and take communion? Would the priest not be part of the blame because he knows certain people are smoking…

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