Pubdate: Wed, 25 Jul 2001
Source: Grand Island Independent (NE)
Copyright: 2001 Grand Island Independent
Contact:  http://www.theindependent.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1023
Author: Redford Givens

BIBLE PROVES GOD GAVE DRUG PLANTS FOR MAN'S USE

Contrary to Cheryl Bicknase's puritanical views God did create opium, 
cocaine, marijuana and many other drug plants for man's use. The Bible says 
so (Genesis, 1: 29) -- "Behold, I have given you every plant yielding seed 
which is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree with seed in its 
fruit; you shall have them for food."

Ms. Bicknase cannot cite a single scripture supporting drug prohibition. 
Indeed, condemning the drug plants God has made is considered to be 
blasphemy by the Bible. (Leviticus 24: 16) Nowhere in the Old or New 
Testament is a ban on drug use to be found because drugs are gifts from God.

Redford Givens
San Francisco
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