Marijuana plants are sold at the Canna Pi medical marijuana dispensary in Seattle, Washington. | Reuters/ Anthony Bolante
Most pastors feel strongly that marijuana should remain illegal even as an increasing number of states legalize medical and recreational use and public perception shifts regarding the plant-based drug, a new study of over 1,000 Protestant pastors has found.Â
The study released Tuesday from the Nashville-based Lifeway Research found that fewer than one-in-five pastors (18%) say marijuana should be legalized throughout the United States for âany purpose.âÂ
About 76% of pastors either somewhat or strongly disagreed with the idea of legalizing marijuana for any purpose, including 59% who disagree strongly. Only 6% said they are not sure.
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New LifeWay Research prepares leaders for church after COVID-19. Aaron Earls Image: Canva
Churchgoers aren’t attending yet at pre-pandemic levels, but most say they value gathering with their congregation and are anxious to do so when the threat of COVID-19 ends.
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A study of 1,000 Protestant churchgoers in the U.S. from Nashville-based Lifeway Research found, when COVID-19 is no longer an active threat to people’s health, 91% plan to attend in-person worship services at least as often as they did before the coronavirus pandemic. That includes almost a quarter (23%) who plan to attend more than they did previously.
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Pastors fight back on QAnon, conspiracy theories in churches
By Jaweed Kaleem - Los Angeles Times
Supporters of President Donald Trump gather on the lawn around the base of the Washington Monument on the National Mall on Jan. 6 in Washington, D.C. Church pastors said they try to counter conspiracy theories, such as the ones offered by QAnon, but find it difficult to change minds or hearts.
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Jacob Chansley (in horns), dubbed the “QAnon Shaman, ” interact with Capitol Police inside the U.S. Capitol Building on Jan. 6. Chansley said a prayer after arriving. He’s now one of the first people charged in the event.