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1. Larry Tomczak: 25 Woes That Will Plague America Until We See Revival

Remember when a parent, teacher or coach lifted a hand, pointed fingers in a v-position at his/her eyes and said, "Gimme' eye contact ... listen up ... I want your full attention!" I'd wager most of ...

Created on 22 September 2021

2. Toking and the Holy Ghost?

As marijuana continues to increase in popularity and cultural acceptance, some key questions are increasingly being asked in faith circles. Among them: Is recreational marijuana use moral? This is just ...

Created on 15 September 2021

3. Pastors Warn of New Bill to Legalize Marijuana in Pennsylvania

Several Pennsylvania news outlets have reported that another new bill aiming to legalize marijuana in the Keystone State is making its way through the legislature. According to Fox 43, House Bill 2050, ...

Created on 24 February 2020

4. Police Offer Strong Halloween Warning After Finding Candy Laced With Drugs

... Nerds Ropes edibles that were laced with 400 mg of THC. THC is a chemical component in cannabis (marijuana) that gives the user the feeling of being high. "During this Halloween, we urge parents to be ever ...

Created on 11 October 2019

5. Police: Man Says He Smokes Marijuana to Prepare for Jesus' Return

... mall. Guillen also reportedly thought he was in Tampa instead of Vero Beach, according to Fox News. The two cities are on different ends of the state. Some Christians promote marijuana, saying "weed makes ...

Created on 08 August 2019

6. Why Christians Should Avoid Marijuana—Even If It's Lega

Marijuana has recently become legal in many states, forcing many Christians to determine whether it's a sin—or whether, as many argue with alcohol, it may be acceptable in moderation. In a recent video ...

Created on 10 July 2019

7. We Are Now in a Second Civil War in America

... and bias in media; rampant fornication, ("living together" and casual sex); homosexuality and adultery; epidemic drug addiction and acceptance of legalized marijuana. Alarm 2:  Profanity, nudity and perversity ...

Created on 29 January 2018

8. Trump Administration Rescinds Obama-Era Policy on 'Dangerous Drug

The U.S. Justice Department on Thursday will rescind a marijuana policy begun under Democratic former President Barack Obama that eased enforcement of federal laws as a growing number of states and localities ...

Created on 04 January 2018

9. No, God Did Not Prescribe the Use of Cannabis in the Bible

... to marijuana, or, more specifically, hemp. And note the apparent similarity in the words: qaneh-bosem and cannabis. That proves it, right? According to the Herb Museum website, it was in 1936 that a little-known ...

Created on 22 September 2017

10. Are We About to Make a 'Monumental Mistake'

Cannabis is a "gateway drug" and should not be legalized, a report has warned. In the report published by think tank The Bow Group, author David Sergeant highlighted research that shows "an upsurge in ...

Created on 12 June 2017

11. This Is the Next State to Vote on Legalizing Marijuana

Ballot initiatives from two marijuana advocacy groups were approved by the Massachusetts attorney general on Wednesday, leaving it up to voters to decide whether pot smoking should be legal in the state. ...

Created on 08 September 2015

12. Pot Legalization Will Be on Ohio Ballot in November

Ohio residents will have the chance to vote on marijuana legalization this November after a petition secured enough signatures to get a spot on the upcoming election ballot. Pro-weed advocacy group ResponsibleOhio ...

Created on 20 August 2015

13. Radical Islam and 2 Other Threats to Our Nation's Futur

...   For those who say, "I want to do something but I don't know where to start," how about following this example in your newspaper!   SHOULD MARIJUANA BE LEGALIZED IN TENNESSEE? Young Frederick Agee, 30plus ...

Created on 03 March 2015

14. Alaska Allows Recreational Marijuana as Legalization Campaign Spreads

Smoking, growing and owning small amounts of marijuana became legal in Alaska on Tuesday, as a growing decriminalization movement reached the United States' wild northwest frontier.  The Republican-leaning ...

Created on 24 February 2015

15. Marijuana-Infused Drink May Soon Hit Grocery Aisles

A pot-infused drink is the newest way to get high for residents of Washington state, where recreational marijuana use was legalized this summer. The fizzy drink, called "Legal," is infused with 10 milligrams ...

Created on 02 September 2014

16. Mainstream Media Reveals Deceptive Truth About Medical Marijuana

With medical marijuana now legal in nearly half of U.S. states as well as Washington, D.C., little remains known about the long-term benefits of the drug, while evidence of its negative effects is plentiful. ...

Created on 04 August 2014

17. Meet the Manly Megachurch Behind This Controversial Message on Beer, Marijuana

Editor's note: On Friday, Charisma News reported on Flatirons Community Church's pastor, Jim Burgen, and a controversial stance he took in one sermon over medical marijuana and beer. You can see that video ...

Created on 24 June 2014

18. WATCH: This Pastor Has a Strong Opinion About Christians Drinking Alcohol and Smoking Marijuanna

When Pastor Jim Burgen speaks, people listen. Well, at least the members of his megachurch in Lafayette, Colorado, do.  The pastor of Flatirons Community Church has been outspoken about hot-button issues ...

Created on 20 June 2014

19. Is Florida Going to Pot? Conservative Governor Signs Medical Marijuana Law

Florida Gov. Rick Scott signed a law on Monday allowing for the limited use of a special strain of marijuana to treat epileptic seizures and other diseases. State lawmakers passed the measure this spring ...

Created on 18 June 2014

20. Politician Stands on Genesis 1:29 in Battle to Legalize Marijuana

An Oklahoma lawmaker and attorney are trying to get marijuana legalized in their state. The reason? Incredibly, they say it's in the Bible. "We're putting forth Genesis 1:29 as the basis of this campaign," ...

Created on 17 June 2014