
Voters Defeat Marijuana and Psychedelic Drug Legalization Measures in 4 States
The Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops released a statement ahead of Election Day urging Catholics to vote no on Amendment 3.
The Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops released a statement ahead of Election Day urging Catholics to vote no on Amendment 3.
Amendment 3, which would legalize the recreational use of marijuana for adults 21 and older, is the most expensive cannabis-focused campaign in United States history.
Though cannabis is illegal on the federal level, recreational use of it is currently legal in 24 states and is on the ballot in three states: North Dakota, South Dakota, and Florida.
Archbishop Samuel Aquila warns of the consequences of the legalization and cultural acceptance of drugs.
Marijuana, which remains illegal at the federal level, has now been legalized for recreational use in 21 states and the District of Columbia over the past decade.
Earlier this month President Joe Biden issued an executive order granting pardons for all federal marijuana possession convictions.
But Catholics continue to oppose its use, for reasons grounded in the Church’s moral and social justice teachings.
Be willing to stand in the breach and raise questions. Our society needs more of that.
DIFFICULT MORAL QUESTIONS: To determine whether or not you should do so, you have to get clear on all the bad side effects of your contemplated action.
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