Pubdate: Thu, 24 Oct 2002
Source: Las Vegas City Life (NV)
Copyright: 2002sLas Vegas City Life
Contact:  http://www.lasvegascitylife.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1653
Author: Steve Evans
Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/decrim.htm (Decrim/Legalization)
Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/find?162 (Nevadans for Responsible Law 
Enforcement)
Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/find?163 (Question 9 (NV))
Note: This is one of 6 PUB LTEs from this edition

GOD'S NOT OPPOSED TO POT, SO NEITHER AM I

In watching the debate concerning Question 9 on the November ballot, the 
words "Sin City" and "sin tax" seem to come up often. References to 
prostitution and gambling are numerous.

As a Christian, I have seen nothing in the Bible supporting prohibition of 
this God-given plant. There are, however, many references condemning lies 
and the unfounded persecution of our fellow human beings.

The only drug mentioned in the Christian Bible is alcohol. While condemning 
drunkenness and irresponsible use, alcohol is also touted for its medicinal 
uses and as a "lifter of spirits."

According to ancient Hebrew texts, cannabis was a primary ingredient in 
sacred anointing oils. It is clear that the misconception of "The Evil 
Weed" was produced by decades of reefer madness propaganda, not God Almighty.

Steve Evans, Crete, Neb.
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