
An Atlanta megachurch pastor contended that growing cannabis on his church property would be a successful outreach tool.
An Atlanta megachurch pastor contended that growing cannabis on his church property would be a successful outreach tool.
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.
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.
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.
According to a recent survey released by Lifeway Research, less than one in five Protestant pastors support the legalization of marijuana.
When Virginia legislators decided to pass a bill legalizing marijuana, I was left wondering what they could have possibly been thinking.
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.