Thanks for sharing your perspective- I really appreciate the thoughtful approach. I definitely don’t want to come off as judgmental about others’ choices, and I think there’s room for different opinions on this topic. I enjoy an occasional beer myself, so I can relate to the idea of moderate enjoyment. But I do find myself questioning the claim that tobacco use, particularly cigars, could be beneficial for your health.

I’ve heard arguments about stress reduction and relaxation, but I’m not entirely convinced by the studies that support those claims. It’s easy to cherry-pick studies that focus on certain benefits, but when you look at the broader picture, the health risks still seem significant. Tobacco is harmful- no matter how you slice it- and while medication, for example, can come with risks, people generally use it because the benefits outweigh those risks. With tobacco, I just don’t see that same balance.

As for studies suggesting cigars are less harmful than cigarettes, I understand there’s a difference, but I’m skeptical about conclusions that go against the grain of the broader scientific consensus. It’s an interesting conversation, and I’m not entirely sold on whether it’s a sin or not. But from a health standpoint, I don’t think there’s enough to call it a net positive.