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.