Never ones to shy away from their freedom in Christ, reformers love their cigars. They also enjoy pipes, clove cigarettes, and cigarillos. In fact, most forms of tobacco are acceptable with the exception of cigarettes, of which there is a divide among old and young reformers. The old reformers who used to smoke cigarettes are now telling the young reformers they shouldn’t – but mostly for health reasons.
As a general rule, cigar smoking is relegated to testosterone laced “guys nights” and to times when the kids are sleeping and there is some serious theology to be read. As accompaniment, whiskey is preferred, beer is acceptable (only if it’s microbrewed, see #2), and coffee is a fallback for when you’ve had too much whiskey or beer.
Thanks to an old pipe and cigar smoking buddy of mine, Lyle Wallace, of whom I’ve shared many a smoke, for insight in the crafting of this installment.
Light ‘em if God has so chosen to foreordain you to have ‘em.
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