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10 Things Christians Should Know about Marijuana

10 Things Christians Should Know about Marijuana

I need to make a confession right up front. I’ve never smoked marijuana. I’ve never been drunk with alcohol. In fact, I’ve never used an illicit drug of any sort. I mention this because I’m quite sure that some will object to what I say in this article by insisting that I have no right to speak about an experience in which I’ve never personally indulged. I think that’s ridiculous. Whether or not I’ve ever been “high” (and again, no, I haven’t), is irrelevant to the question of whether or not Christians should use marijuana for recreational purposes. That being said, let’s get started.

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More Studies Show the Harm of Recreational Marijuana Use

More Studies Show the Harm of Recreational Marijuana Use

Marijuana use is also closely linked with spiking rates of mental illness among young men. A new National Institutes of Health study, which looked at more than 6 million subjects across five decades, discovered that up to 30% of schizophrenia cases among men aged 21-30 are related to heavy marijuana use. Men who used cannabis were three times more likely to develop schizophrenia than their female counterparts. As U.S. National Institute on Drug Abuse deputy director Dr. Wilson Compton said, “The clear message is that cannabis may not be the innocent and risk-free substance that so many people believe.”

Megachurch Pastor Suggests Growing Weed on Church Property as Outreach Program

Megachurch Pastor Suggests Growing Weed on Church Property as Outreach Program

An Atlanta megachurch pastor contended that growing cannabis on his church property would be a successful outreach tool. 

The Marijuana Emergency

The Marijuana Emergency

American Christians have a responsibility to advocate for policies that benefit our neighbors’ welfare and against policies that hurt them. Marijuana should be no different. It is essential to understand that today’s weed is far ahead of the times. We are far removed from the Cheech and Chong days. This stuff is dangerous, particularly for young people. Christians should be highly motivated to not let this cat out of the bag wherever it has not yet been loosed and to minister to people where it has, including in addiction recovery centers and other healthcare settings.  

Christian Actor Turned Down $10 Million Paycheck Because of Movie's Content

Christian Actor Turned Down $10 Million Paycheck Because of Movie's Content

It was recently revealed that Chris Tucker, one of Hollywood's top actors from the past three decades, once turned down a $10 million offer for a film because its content conflicted with his Christian faith.

Most Christian Colleges Have Not Changed Their Marijuana Prohibitions as More States Move to Legalize

Most Christian Colleges Have Not Changed Their Marijuana Prohibitions as More States Move to Legalize

According to a recent survey conducted by The Christian Standard, Christian colleges have largely maintained their prohibition of marijuana usage despite more and more states loosen restrictions on both the medical and recreational use of the drug.

What's Wrong with the Weed Biz? It Harms People

What's Wrong with the Weed Biz? It Harms People

Promoting entrepreneurship in struggling communities is a laudable goal, but you have to question the wisdom of infusing a community already “disproportionately impacted” by the war on drugs with state-subsidized drug dealers. Encouraging and incentivizing residents to use marijuana is the last thing these communities need, particularly from the state.

Marijuana and Psychosis: Real Data, Real Bad

Marijuana and Psychosis: Real Data, Real Bad
The pitfalls and perils of marijuana legalization are well-documented. But whenever we discuss that research here on BreakPoint, we’re accused of not having the right research. What that means is that we’ve used studies that contradict the very vocal advocates of weed.
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