Spiritual leaders discuss marijuana in the church
August 20, 2015
On Friday, August 14, spiritual leaders led an intense discussion about marijuana at First African Methodist Episcopal Church in Los Angeles. As part of the web series, “Cannabis Talk with Johnni Matthews,” the panel discussed whether or not marijuana should be accepted in the church. The panelists included the Rev. Dr. Cecil “Chip” Murray, the Rev. Cathy Shelton, the Rev. Benjamin Hollins, and medical marijuana practitioner, Dr. Sean Aldridge. Dr. Murray opened the discussion, stating that a “nuclear group” is needed to bring clarity to the topic. “We will have to get the information, which will bring the confirmation. You