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【事事關心】政客的矛盾思維

 

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加拿大聯邦政府正在構思大麻合法化的法律條文,計劃於明年(2018)國慶日之前在國會通過成為國法。這是總理杜魯多(也是聯邦自由黨領袖)於 2015 年競選時候清楚承諾的,只可惜當時大部份加國選民當時沒有認真考慮到這承諾將會帶來的巨大社會禍害,結果他現今成為總理之後便為所欲為。

支持吸食大麻的人一般都認為:

[1] 大麻並非會造成那麼大的禍害,不會比煙酒更壞;

[2] 只要政府監管得如煙酒那麼好,就不會成為社會大害;

[3] 合法化對國民來說,是「減少傷害」[Harm-reduction]的最佳方法;

[4] 大麻合法化能打擊黑社會危害年輕人;

[5] 合法化使政府稅收增加,足以抵消監管和醫療的財政開支。

對於那些以為大麻並非那麼大的禍害﹐不比煙酒更壞的見解,其實是錯誤的。根據加國的醫療局(Health Canada)的公佈,大麻的確定對腦部產生禍害,短期是使吸食者反應遲鈍或判斷錯誤,長期吸食會使人思維改變,包括對與錯的道德觀也會改變,從吸食者相關的交通意外、兇殺、盜竊、房屋失火案件的數字,我們可明白大麻的害處。在此,美國科羅拉多州(Colorado) 的 Denver 市的檢察官透露了一些確實數字可作證據。自從該州於 2013 年底正式推行合法化以來,2015 年比校早兩年的統計數字,顯示吸食大麻者的犯罪案件大幅度增加:偷汽車案件多了 1059 起,汽車財物盜竊增加 903 起,嚴重傷人案增加 321 起,房屋打劫增加 231 起;交通死亡增加 48%,醫院急救增加 49%。以上是該州內 Denver 市的統計數字,至於整個州的數字則如下:兇殺案增加近一倍,10 萬人中有 11.1 人受害;汽車盜竊案件增加 28% 至 193,115 起。


大麻對於個人和社會的禍害,可以從以上數字清楚顯示。為何加拿大的執政官員完全不從美國科州和 Denver 市的經驗有所警惕和防範呢?也許是痲木了?還是「駝鳥政策」當作看不到?

談及現今在市面流通的大麻品質,很多人完全不知道對人腦的長期破壞性。其實現今大麻裡THC(tetrahydrocannabinol)的成份,比起 30 年前的破壞強度已增加了數十倍,這種破壞包括針對人的生命價值:長期吸食大麻,根據有此經驗的人透露,他們對自己前途不作任何正面的計劃;除了吸食大麻之外,不再有其他任何積極性、建設性的盼望,換句話說,人生就是消極地天天追求那種上癮之後的「快感」而已!

近年調查顯示,加拿大 20 歲以下的年青人中,有 28% 宣稱曾經吸食大麻,難怪現今在中學教導年青人是那樣困難、艱巨挑戰性的任務這是我身為中學老師的女兒告訴我的事實。


加國總理杜魯多和他的聯邦自由黨員最近不斷宣稱,大麻合法化一個主要目的是減少年青人被黑社會所害,這是十分荒謬絕倫的見解。若這荒謬的論點推及其他毒品如海洛英、可卡因等,很快這些毒品也應該同樣被合法化!從北歐如挪威的經驗,只要沒有警察的巡察,中學生便三五成群地躲在公眾場所的角落去吸食大麻。以後加拿大的中學生吸食大麻的比率一定會急升,將來中小學生不再用功學習的情況會更加惡化,這是拭目可待的可悲前景!

不少加國人民都被「減少傷害」觀念所絆倒,以為既然不能完全禁止人使用大麻,就索性把它全面開放,就算人人都嘗試也不一定會上癮,這是很多支持者的論點。他們完全不會從那些上癮者自己不能自拔的惡果上得到啟示,這是過去半年來在溫哥華市中心東端的巨大問題,反映出政府人員只是「頭痛醫頭」、只顧「治標不治本」——留待將來、下任官員去處理的心態!

至於大麻合法化能打擊黑社會、使政府收入增加,足以抵消監管和醫療的財政開支,這是一廂情願的想法,筆者可預見,將來醫院的服務效率更加下降,因為處理吸食大麻的後遺症會越來越多,而且,交通意外會顯著增加,使警察、消防和救護人員更加疲於奔命,其後果就是不可能有足夠警察力量監管以防止更多大麻使用者 發生意外。還可以預見,只要價格仍有市場,黑社會仍然在大麻販賣的市場中活躍。

最令筆者感慨的是加國普通選民的無知,不單看不到前景的兇險,看不到大麻合法之後就是其他毒品的合法化,最終影響到自己的居住和工作環境,更被政客的荒謬論點所欺騙,以為解決大麻問題是選民不需要付出錢財和生活環境的代價。聖經箴言第21章反映出加國現今的光景:「愛宴樂的﹐必致窮乏;好酒愛膏油的﹐必不富足。惡人作了義人的贖價﹐奸詐人代替正直人。」(箴21:17-18)

加國的基督徒若明白現今面對的危機,應該常常與其他信徒為國家禱告。身處溫哥華的基督徒更可於今年國慶日 7 月 1 日,在 PNE 遊樂場旁邊的 Coliseum 與全城的信徒同心合意地為加拿大懺悔和祈求。

願大眾基督徒都不只顧宴樂,都能警醒為國家禱告。」(提前2:1-2)

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      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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