PROJECT XI
Welcome to Project XI, an effort organized by Physicians And Nurses Against Tobacco. Our goal is simple—to engage the collaboration of religious leaders in the fight against the tobacco industry. The Spirit of the Creator, long ago, enlightened scientific researchers that the use of tobacco is harmful for all and deadly for many. Yet the scourge continues, killing 6 million of us every year.
In our video see the little boy from Indonesia, a nicotine addict. At 2 years old he is already smoking 40 cigarettes a day. If he doesn’t smoke he’s moody, irritable, and depressed. He innocently demonstrates the involuntary and irrational nature of nicotine addiction.
Tobacco sales, tobacco advertising, and tobacco taxes are important sources of revenue for industries and governments. All thanks to the effects of nicotine, the powerfully addictive antidepressant and anti-anxiety chemical in tobacco. Tobacco-related illness generates a lot of money for pharmaceutical and medical industries as well.
In 2006, after much consideration, prayer, and reflection, the Rabbinical Council of America condemned the use of tobacco. They also humbly acknowledged their negligence in not having addressed this problem earlier. It is time that their spiritual brethren do the same.
We ask you to join our project. On November 11, 2011 send an email message to religious leaders requesting that they finally act, collectively and with determination, against the deadly tobacco industry. The campaign will continue on the 11th day of every month until our religious leaders have put an end to this problem.
Help us contact your clergy, church, mosque, or temple by sending us their email address– clerolista@undecimus.com.
Support Project XI by telling your friends about us, buying a Project XI item or by making a small donation! Thanks from Project XI and Physicians and Nurses Against Tobacco (www.unholysmoke.org)