Key Christian Conservative Admits Medical Marijuana Has Benefits
Colorado may have legalized recreational marijuana use, but one prominent Christian conservative says it's only a matter of time before those laws are rolled back, even as he conceded that the substance may have some legitimate medical benefits.
Jim Daly, president of Focus On The Family, a Colorado-based evangelical group that traditionally takes a conservative approach to social issues, made his remarks to KRDO in Colorado Springs on Thursday. During the conversation, Daly said that he believes "there are some medical benefits derived" from marijuana, but that he doesn't approve of recreational marijuana use and that its legalization -- recently effected in Colorado and Washington state -- won't last.
"I think five to 10 years from now, we're going to look back on this and say, 'Maybe that wasn't such a wise idea' and we're going to rescind those laws," Daly told the station.
Colorado may have legalized recreational marijuana use, but one prominent Christian conservative says it's only a matter of time before those laws are rolled back, even as he conceded that the substance may have some legitimate medical benefits.
Jim Daly, president of Focus On The Family, a Colorado-based evangelical group that traditionally takes a conservative approach to social issues, made his remarks to KRDO in Colorado Springs on Thursday. During the conversation, Daly said that he believes "there are some medical benefits derived" from marijuana, but that he doesn't approve of recreational marijuana use and that its legalization -- recently effected in Colorado and Washington state -- won't last.
"I think five to 10 years from now, we're going to look back on this and say, 'Maybe that wasn't such a wise idea' and we're going to rescind those laws," Daly told the station.