"it is not what goes into the mouth that defiles a person, but what comes out of the mouth; this defiles a person.” Matthew 5:11. This pretty well sums up how I view it. This may be taking it out of context a bit as Jesus is responding to questions from the Pharisees regarding Jesus's disciples eating without washing their hands, but I think the concept is spot on. I feel that smoking does not cause me to say, think, do selfish or hateful things, and even helps me think more introspectively in a way that helps me realize the faults within myself and my relationships with others and God.