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What Christians Need to Know About “Legalized” Marijuana. By Melvin L. Otey. Abstract. As states continue to decriminalize marijuana and usage escalates in American culture, Christians must increasingly navigate their associations with the drug.
Oct 22, 2022 · Legalization increases the illegal drug trade. Some Christians believed legalizing marijuana would bring an end to the criminal trade in the drug. Instead, legalization has made it even more enticing for criminals since it increases the demand for the drug and lowers the risk for those who are willing to circumvent laws and regulations.
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And what I want to draw attention to, by way of exhortation and encouragement, even though it may sound pessimistic to some, is that this fact, the legalization of pot, draws attention to something that we need to be aware of and we need to adjust our thinking about — namely, that the church for a long time has leaned too heavily on the overlap bet...
Now, the point is not that these things should or shouldn’t be illegal. The point is that because they were illegal, the church didn’t have to think very hard or work very hard or teach very deeply or inspire very effectively to inculcate convictions and attitudes and behaviors in our young people or in new converts. We simply could assume that our...
So the so-called Judeo-Christian ethic shaped laws and churches to such an extent that the culture, as much as the church, discipled our young people. I grew up in that world, anyway, when I was a kid. And little effort went into cultivating a mindset that Christians are not of this world but are sojourners and exiles and will be maligned if they w...
My point is this: the focus and the moral energy of the church, the great majority of our effort, should not be on pursuing political and legal and cultural support for behaviors and attitudes we want to see in our children and in our churches. That is a misplaced focus. I’m not saying there’s no role for Christians in politics or legislatures wher...
Jan 20, 2024 · Archbishop Aquila's arguments against cannabis legalization are a clear example of the struggle faced by religious institutions in this new era. The archbishop’s views reflect a refusal to acknowledge the changing perceptions and understanding of cannabis, both medically and recreationally.
May 13, 2024 · In the numerous U.S. states where marijuana legalization has been considered or has passed, Catholic bishops have urged voters to reject marijuana legalization, citing the physical and...
Mar 29, 2022 · This number drops to 44% for white evangelical Christians, but some deeply religious Christians are trying to get Bible-belt states to legalize medical marijuana; in 2018, members of the Church of ...
Jun 20, 2019 · For starters, Christians should easily affirm the use of cannabis for medical purposes. Though recent research has revealed marijuana can have “ a deleterious impact on cognitive development in ...
