The time has come for the entire world, secular and non-secular to band together to fight the scourge that plagues our society – drug addiction.
In an effort to rid the planet from drugs one of the most notable religious figures is actively joining the fight. Pope Benedict is taking the fight right to one of the main arteries of the problem - Mexico
Pope Benedict arrived in Mexico last week promising as reported in Reuters to "unmask the evil" of drug trafficking in a country ravaged by gang violence that has killed 50,000 people in the past five years.
The Pope made strong accusations about Mexico’s serious problem with the drug cartels and how they are losing the fight in the drug war!
The 84-year-old Pope’s words could not have been stronger when he said, "We must do whatever is possible to combat this destructive evil against humanity and our youth.”
The Pope's strong words on the drug menace should offer comfort to Mexican President Felipe Calderon, who has staked his reputation on beating down the cartels. Calderon hailed Benedict's arrival, saying it was of great significance at a time of "many hardships" for Mexico.
If somehow Mexico’s drug cartels can be beaten down a serious dent in the world drug problem might cease to exist. Hopefully faith can bring us together and help wipe out drugs. And a little education through a 15 hour drug class probable can't hurt either. The people are the power.