Any other Straight Edge Members?

[Glebe]

Na I do it to but I still go to parties where it happens..but I just pass when it comes to me.

[Umpy9]

I'm getting this shirt for Christmas!
http://www.merchconnectioninc.com/co...st-shirt-white

Hey man that's a cool shirt! I noticed you're 15 and you're friends are doing drugs, drinking, smoking, etc. I was in the SAME exact situation, and I ended up being weak. I quit it all almost right away though except smoking, that stayed with me for a long time. I don't do any of it anymore, but most of my friends still do and it is really sad to see them so addicted, self centered, and wreckless.

BUT my advice to you is don't just abandon them... Some of them need you, and some of them WILL stop all of their addictions. Just don't fall into their shoes, help them out with some positive activities and keep them away from as much of the negativity as you can.

Hope you don't lose some of your closer friends man, it's never fun when it happens especially in that fashion.

[RedGoneWILD]

I can definitely respect your decision to not drink or smoke...It honestly shows maturity and responsibility on your part, because you have made a decision and you're sticking to it

I also like the t-shirt you're going to get...it has a nice design to it...but I don't really feel it's any different than a person walking around with a big marijuana leaf on a t-shirt...they both are to draw attention and make a statement....and if you're going to remain drink & smoke free, do it for yourself, not for christ...besides, christ most likely puffed a chalice and drank fermented fruits

anyway...a lot of teenagers do a lot of things for attention, or popularity, or in my case, girls....I probably have a different perspective on this because I've lived about a mile from Penn State campus since I was 13...but by the time I hit 9th grade, I was sneaking in frat parties or throwing keggers myself...i know a lot of people that have done a lot of drinking and smoking and they are very successful in life....I don't believe that drinking ruins people's lives as you say, but it definitely can...the key is moderation...i believe just about anything is okay in moderation...but the problem with most teenagers is decision making...when you're a teenager you think you're invincible and that usually leads to bad decisions

i guess my main point is that you have made your decision to remain sober, but you shouldn't necessarily frown upon those who have made different decisions than you...trying to help somebody who needs it is one thing, but telling people they are ruining their lives simply for drinking or smoking grass or whatever is something completely different...as long as they have a good head on their shoulders, they'll be just fine

[WantToTrade]

Dont Straight Edgers abandon masturbation as well? something I heard one time

[dfr52]

I can definitely respect your decision to not drink or smoke...It honestly shows maturity and responsibility on your part, because you have made a decision and you're sticking to it

I also like the t-shirt you're going to get...it has a nice design to it...but I don't really feel it's any different than a person walking around with a big marijuana leaf on a t-shirt...they both are to draw attention and make a statement....and if you're going to remain drink & smoke free, do it for yourself, not for christ...besides, christ most likely puffed a chalice and drank fermented fruits

anyway...a lot of teenagers do a lot of things for attention, or popularity, or in my case, girls....I probably have a different perspective on this because I've lived about a mile from Penn State campus since I was 13...but by the time I hit 9th grade, I was sneaking in frat parties or throwing keggers myself...i know a lot of people that have done a lot of drinking and smoking and they are very successful in life....I don't believe that drinking ruins people's lives as you say, but it definitely can...the key is moderation...i believe just about anything is okay in moderation...but the problem with most teenagers is decision making...when you're a teenager you think you're invincible and that usually leads to bad decisions

i guess my main point is that you have made your decision to remain sober, but you shouldn't necessarily frown upon those who have made different decisions than you...trying to help somebody who needs it is one thing, but telling people they are ruining their lives simply for drinking or smoking grass or whatever is something completely different...as long as they have a good head on their shoulders, they'll be just fine

I was never big for advertising my faith through clothing but I don't think that shirt should be compared to one w/ a Marijuana leaf. One supports religion while the other supports illegal substances.

[dfr52]

Gotcha. In anything like that, there are always some posers who only do it because they're supposed to or because it looks good on college applications or whatever. I was in FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) when I was in high school and it was the same thing...go to FCA on Friday mornings, get wasted after the game Friday night. Don't let it bother you or get you down, it's very commendable to have your own principles and stick to them despite all the peer pressure. I didn't have Straight Edge, but I never did any of that stuff in high school either, I know how tough it can be. Keep it up!

Same here, and stick w/ what you believe.

[bolts21]

I am 100%, and always will be.

[JesRey]

I'm straight edge and will be for the rest of my life. I've seen what it's done to my grandfather(R.I.P.) and that's the reason for me

[RedGoneWILD]

I was never big for advertising my faith through clothing but I don't think that shirt should be compared to one w/ a Marijuana leaf. One supports religion while the other supports illegal substances.

and both could be considered drugs

[Rockman]

It's possible they walk around wearing a T-shirt with a Marijuana leaf on it because they like Botany.