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【事事關心】社會大眾的投降主義

 

上月中([2012年2月),加拿大西岸的BC省有4位前法務部長聯署一封公開信,要求BC省長推行大麻合法化,不再視擁有大麻為非法。其實在此之前兩個月,溫哥華的現任市長和三位前任市長都曾經站在同一陣線,公開呼籲加拿大政府修改律法,讓大麻好像煙和酒一樣被合法賣買。

支持大麻合法化的人都不外乎把持四個論點,現在逐一跟大家思量。

首先,他們認為大麻對人體沒有短期和長期的傷害,反而提高人的情緒,藥用大麻更能改善醫療保險成效。是這樣嗎?

根據醫療界的研究,現今一般大麻的THC[tetra-hydro-cannabinol]成份比40年前的強度高25倍(THC是影響情緒的化學物質)。吸收足夠量就能破壞人腦的清醒度和集中注意的能力,記憶和意志力肯定會受損,在駕車時十分容易因產生錯誤的判斷而造成車禍,這已經在愈來愈多的交通意外個案中看到。長期吸食大麻肯定會造成腦、肺、心、甚至免疫系統的永遠損害,影響到上癮者不能正常生活,而且驅使人"更上一層樓",追求強度更高的毒品,比如海洛因。若成為一種社會風氣,可以肯定的是,公眾醫療開支會高升,大家的醫療保險費一定暴升。當吸毒上癮的醫療護理個案不斷上升,醫師護士要應付更多這類個案時,又如何會能改善醫療保險成效呢?那論點簡直是天方夜談。

大麻合法化能夠紓解司法系統的負擔嗎?這是那些支持者的第二個論點。他們以為每年數以千計的法庭個案是浪費警察的精力、霸佔法庭、阻礙其他案件的審訊,是一個壞事。要駁斥這論點,我們可以聯想每天數以千計的違例駕駛個案,為何也不將超速駕駛合法化以至不會浪費警察資源?每年也有數以千計的欺騙和暴力事件,那麼為何也不將欺騙和使用暴力全部合法化來減輕法庭的負擔呢?認為既然不能禁止就索性將它合法化,這是一種可悲的投降主義的想法,表現出持此論者缺乏道德分辯能力和面對難題的勇氣。

大麻合法化能減少幫派暴力案件嗎?這是支持者的第三個論點,但支持者完全忽視一個事實:就算大麻不再非法,幫派人士不會從此銷聲匿跡,他們只會轉而從事其它非法事業而已,並不能真正導致幫派犯案數量減少,可能只是在名義上不再因為大麻而犯案。

唯一可肯定的是,如果改由政府自己經營種植和販賣大麻,有可能會穩定地增加政府的財政收入,彌補政府部份財政虧空。然而,政府親手種植和販賣一種肯定會破壞人身體的東西是對的嗎?將來若有律師搞"集體訴訟",控告政府疏忽大意,使納稅人蒙受更大的損失,那會是誰的責任?這怎麼是好事而不是壞事?可見現今不少政府官員、學者、專家的思想是多麼糊塗!

大麻和墮胎、娼妓這些都是越來越多人認為無妨而不應該禁止的的事,以為不會影響到自己就算了,他們看不到這些都會如癌症一樣腐蝕整個社會,以至無人不會直接或間接地受到某程度的損害。貪污受賄在第三世界國家能夠橫行霸道,皆因人人以為"既然不能完全杜絕[是天性嘛!],我也不應管吧"那種心態。

幸而,現任的聯邦保守黨政府沒有跟隨自由派的思潮。雖然如此,這樣的立場會否因為縱容吸食大麻的咆哮聲音而有所改變呢?當越來越多人站出來公開批評政府不聽民意、不民主,雖然這些人是少數,聯邦政府能夠堅持原則多久?這就很值得我們去關注!

因此,筆者鼓勵基督徒要經常為在上有權柄的政府、大眾傳媒人員、學術界人士禱告,叫他們能夠了解基督徒及聖經的立場。更好的是,寫信給你們的國會議員[MP]和省議員(MLA/MPP),敦促他們不要輕視大麻對個人和社會整體的禍害,千萬不要讓大麻種植和販賣成為合法!同樣重要的是,寫信鼓勵政府人員堅持在公眾場合宣講大麻和其他毒品的禍害。還有人人都可以做的是,寫信到報館,打電話到電台、電視台去發表你對大麻禍害的意見。

以下幾節聖經是現今社會的寫照:

"情慾的事、都是顯而易見的.就如姦淫、污穢、邪蕩、拜偶像、邪術、仇恨、爭競、忌恨、惱怒、結黨、紛爭、異端、嫉妒、醉酒、荒宴等類......"(加拉太5:19-21)"......只是非因律法、我就不知何為罪。......"(羅馬書7:7)但願基督徒們不跟隨一般社會大眾而加入投降主義者的陣營!

 

      聖經金句 (Bible Verses)

喜樂 Joy

喜樂的心乃是良藥;憂傷的靈使骨枯乾。箴言 17:22
A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. Proverbs 17:22

然而,我要因耶和華歡欣,因救我的 神喜樂。哈巴谷書 3:18
yet I will rejoice in the LORD, I will be joyful in God my Savior. Habakkuk 3:18

要常常喜樂,不住的禱告,凡事謝恩。帖撒羅尼迦前書 5:16-17
Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-17

饒恕 Forgiveness

主啊,你本為良善,樂意饒恕人,有豐盛的慈愛賜給凡求告你的人。詩篇 86:5
You, Lord, are forgiving and good, abounding in love to all who call to you. Psalm 86:5

你不要說:“我要以惡報惡”;要等候耶和華,他必拯救你。箴言 20:22
Do not say, “I’ll pay you back for this wrong!” Wait for the LORD, and he will avenge you. Proverbs 6:14

你們饒恕人的過犯,你們的天父也必饒恕你們的過犯;馬太福音 6:14
For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. Matthew 6:14

你們不饒恕人的過犯,你們的天父也必不饒恕你們的過犯。馬太福音 6:15
But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins. Matthew 6:15

你們各人若不從心裡饒恕你的弟兄,我天父也要這樣待你們了。馬太福音 18:35
This is how my heavenly Father will treat each of you unless you forgive your brother or sister from your heart. Matthew 18:35

謙卑 Humility

敬畏耶和華是智慧的訓誨;尊榮以前,必有謙卑。箴言 15:33
Wisdom’s instruction is to fear the LORD, and humility comes before honor. Proverbs 15:33

敬畏耶和華心存謙卑,就得富有、尊榮、生命為賞賜。箴言 22:4
Humility is the fear of the LORD; its wages are riches and honor and life. Proverbs 22:4

凡事不可結黨,不可貪圖虛浮的榮耀;只要存心謙卑,各人看別人比自己強。腓立比書 2:3
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves. Philippians 2:3

但他賜更多的恩典,所以經上說:神阻擋驕傲的人,賜恩給謙卑的人。雅各書 4:6
But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says:“God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.” James 4:6

驕傲 Pride

驕傲來,羞恥也來;謙遜人卻有智慧。箴言 11:2
When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom. Proverbs 11:2

驕傲只啟爭競;聽勸言的,卻有智慧。箴言 13:10
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves. Proverbs 13:10

驕傲在敗壞以先;狂心在跌倒之前。箴言 16:18
Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall. Proverbs 16:18

但他賜更多的恩典,所以經上說:神阻擋驕傲的人,賜恩給謙卑的人。雅各書 4:6
But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says:“God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.” James 4:6

忍耐 Patience

愚妄人怒氣全發;智慧人忍氣含怒。箴言 29:11
Fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end. Proverbs 29:11

並且你們要為我的名,被眾人恨惡,惟有忍耐到底的,必然得救。馬可福音 13:13
Everyone will hate you because of me, but the one who stands firm to the end will be saved. Mark 13:13

不但如此,就是在患難中也是歡歡喜喜的。因為知道患難生忍耐。羅馬書 5:3
Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance. Romans 5:3

我們行善,不可喪志;若不灰心,到了時候就要收成加拉太書 6:9
Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Galatians 6:9

你們也當忍耐,堅固你們的心,因為主來的日子近了。雅各書 5:8
You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord’s coming is near. James 5:8

溫柔 Meekness

回答柔和,使怒消退;言語暴戾,觸動怒氣。箴言 15:1
A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. Proverbs 15:1

溫柔的人有福了,因為他們必承受地土。馬太福音 5:5
Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Matthew 5:5

用溫柔勸戒那抵擋的人;或者 神給他們悔改的心,可以明白真道。提摩太後書 2:25
Opponents must be gently instructed, in the hope that God will grant them repentance leading them to a knowledge of the truth. 2 Timothy 2:25

只要以裡面存著長久溫柔、安靜的心為妝飾;這在 神面前是極寶貴的。彼得前書 3:4
Rather, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight. 1 Peter 3:4

嫉妒 Envy

不要為作惡的心懷不平,也不要向那行不義的生出嫉妒。詩篇 37:1
Do not fret because of those who are evil or be envious of those who do wrong. Psalm 37:1

心中安靜是肉體的生命;嫉妒是骨中的朽爛。箴言 14:30
A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones. Proverbs 14:30

在何處有嫉妒、紛爭,就在何處有擾亂和各樣的壞事。雅各書 3:16
For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find disorder and every evil practice. James 3:16

生氣 Anger

當止住怒氣,離棄忿怒;不要心懷不平,以致作惡。詩篇 37:8
Refrain from anger and turn from wrath; do not fret—it leads only to evil. Psalm 37:8

好生氣的人,不可與他結交;暴怒的人,不可與他來往。箴言 22:24
Do not make friends with a hot-tempered person, do not associate with one easily angered. Proverbs 22:24

愚妄人怒氣全發;智慧人忍氣含怒。箴言 29:11
Fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end. Proverbs 29:11

生氣卻不要犯罪.不可含怒到日落。以弗所書 4:26
In your anger do not sin: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry. Ephesians 4:26

我親愛的弟兄們,這是你們所知道的,但你們各人要快快的聽,慢慢的說,慢慢的動怒,因為人的怒氣並不成就 神的義。雅各書 1:19,20
My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires. James 1:19,20

災難 Calamity

謹守口與舌的、就保守自己免受災難。箴言 21:23
Those who guard their mouths and their tongues keep themselves from calamity. Proverbs 21:23

民要攻打民、國要攻打國、多處必有地震、饑荒.這都是災難的起頭。馬可福音 13:8
Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be earthquakes in various places, and famines. These are the beginning of birth pains. Mark 13:8

憂愁 Worry

你們不要憂愁、因靠耶和華而得的喜樂是你們的力量。尼希米記 8:10
Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength. Nehemiah 8:10

主雖使人憂愁, 還要照他諸般的慈愛發憐憫。耶利米哀歌 3:32
Though he brings grief, he will show compassion, so great is his unfailing love. Lamentations 3:32

凡勞苦擔重擔的人,可以到我這裡來,我就使你們得安息。馬太福音 11:28
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28

我留下平安給你們、我將我的平安賜給你們.我所賜的、不像世人所賜的.你們心裏不要憂愁、也不要膽怯。約翰福音 14:27
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. John 14:27

應當一無掛慮,只要凡事藉著禱告、祈求和感謝,將你們所要的告訴神。神所賜出人意外的平安,必在基督耶穌裡,保守你們的心懷意念。腓立比書 4:6,7
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6,7

因此, 你們是大有喜樂, 但如今, 在百般的試煉中暫時憂愁。彼得前書 1:6
In all this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. 1 Peter 1:6

患難 Trouble, Suffering

義人多有苦難,但耶和華救他脫離這一切。詩篇 34:19
The righteous person may have many troubles, but the LORD delivers him from them all. Psalm 34:19

神是我們的避難所,是我們的力量,是我們在患難中隨時的幫助!詩篇 46:1
God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Psalm 46:1

耶和華本為善,在患難的日子為人的保障,並且認得那些投靠他的人。那鴻書 1:7
The LORD is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him. Nahum 1:7

為義受逼迫的人有福了,因為天國是他們的。馬太福音 5:10
Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:10

不但如此,就是在患難中,也是歡歡喜喜的。因為知道患難生忍耐。羅馬書 5:3
Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; Romans 5:3

我想現在的苦楚,若比將來要顯於我們的榮耀,就不足介意了。羅馬書 8:18
I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. Romans 8:18

因為你們蒙恩,不但得以信服基督,並要為他受苦。腓立比書 1:29
For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe in him, but also to suffer for him. Philippians 1:29

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