Pubdate: Tue, 23 Apr 2002
Source: Cambridge Reporter, The (CN ON)
Copyright: 2002 The Cambridge Reporter
Contact:  http://www.cambridge-reporter.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1470
Author: Richard W. Jones
Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/mjcn.htm (Cannabis - Canada)

ERIKA, DON'T FORCE BELIEFS ON OTHERS

Erika Kubassek states flatly "God does not approve of (pot smokers') drug 
habit." Well, that may or may not be, but if she believes that God forbids 
pot smoking, I'd advise she not smoke it.

There are many things God opposes or prohibits for His people, but where 
many people of various religions err is trying to force their beliefs on 
others.

Many religions believe eating pork is a sin, but should we outlaw it? Using 
God's standard is great for personal living, but we should not use anyone's 
religious ideology for setting the standard of law. Even if God opposes pot 
smoking we should not lock people up for it. God can take care of His own, 
He doesn't need us to punish people for Him.

Richard W. Jones, Jackson, Miss.
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