Marijuana and drugs made from THC have spread across the nation, and marijuana’s supporters often say these products are completely harmless. But the evidence tells a very different story.
One recent study found nearly half of drivers killed in car accidents had THC levels well above legal DUI limits. Another found car crashes increase in states where recreational marijuana is legal.
Medical marijuana has failed to live up to its promises. Researchers writing in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) found that “evidence is insufficient for the use of cannabis or cannabinoids for most medical indications.” Even worse, the study revealed that 29% of people using marijuana for “medical” purposes actually developed cannabis use disorder — meaning they became dependent or addicted.
Scripture reminds us to be sober-minded (1 Peter 5:8) and not allow ourselves to be dominated by anything (1 Corinthians 6:12). Marijuana and THC are not harmless. They can enslave the mind and dull discernment.
Christians have a responsibility to speak the truth about these dangers, offer support for those struggling with addiction, and teach that true peace and healing ultimately come from Christ.
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Here’s a quick recap of the week’s top stories from Family Council and our friends:
From Family Council
Arkansas State Police Seize Hundreds of Pounds of Illegal Drugs in February Traffic Stops: In one stop alone, troopers found 600 pounds of illegal marijuana and 15 boxes of THC products in a van traveling from Los Angeles to North Carolina. Other stops netted 45 pounds of marijuana from Oklahoma City, 19 pounds of marijuana from Memphis, and 115 pounds of methamphetamine from Dallas. Keep Reading.
Marijuana Use Reduces Brain Activity: Research reminds us that heavy marijuana use is associated with reduced activity in regions of the brain that are critical for young adults. Keep Reading.
Revisiting How Sports Betting Hurts Young Adults: Research shows that gambling is more addictive for college-aged individuals. Player prop bets let college students to engage in “micro-betting,” a more repetitive — and therefore more addictive — form of sports betting. Keep Reading.
Research Reminds Us Marriage Still Matters: A recent study from Barna reveals that fewer Americans are getting married today, but most still believe marriage is important and they want to get married someday. Keep Reading.
Supreme Court Sides with Parents Against California Public Schools’ Secret Gender Transition Policies: On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court sided with a group of parents who challenged California’s secret social gender transition policy. The policy requires public school teachers and administrators to hide children’s gender dysphoria and social gender transition from parents. Keep Reading.
Spain’s Top Court Says 25-Year-Old Woman Paralyzed After Attempted Suicide Now Qualifies for Assisted Suicide: Noelia, 25, from Barcelona, attempted suicide multiple times before an October 2022 attempt left her paralyzed and in chronic pain. Two years later, she received approval for assisted suicide under Spain’s euthanasia policies. Keep Reading.
Western Civilization is Worth Defending: Marco Rubio has made a name, and a meme, for himself as the indispensable figure in the American government. Keep Reading.
Kansas Legislature Overrides Governor’s Veto, Protects Women’s Privacy in Public Restrooms: Kansas Senate Bill 244 requires public buildings—including schools and universities—to maintain single-sex private spaces “for use only by individuals of one sex.” The law also mandates that birth certificates and driver’s licenses designate gender based on biological sex, not subjective gender identity. Keep Reading.
Canada’s Alarming Milestone: 100,000 Deaths from Assisted Suicide: According to the country’s most recent Report on Medical Assistance in Dying, 76,475 Canadians had died via assisted suicide as of December 31, 2024. With an average of 45 assisted suicide and euthanasia deaths every day, Canada is projected to surpass its 100,000th death by early June. Keep Reading.
From Our Friends
Why Gen Z “Nones” Are Reconsidering Religion. From Daily Citizen.
Indiana School District Pays Former Music Teacher $650,000 to Settle Religious Discrimination Case. From Alliance Defending Freedom.
South Dakota Committee Passes Bill to Ban Mail-Order Abortions. From LifeNews.
Articles appearing on this website are written with the aid of Family Council’s researchers and writers.
Canada is poised to reach a grim milestone this summer: It’s 100,000th death through assisted suicide.
In the next year, Canada could expand assisted suicide to include people suffering solely from mental health conditions like anxiety or depression.
Canadian healthcare officials have also suggested euthanasia also be extended to “babies from birth to one year of age who come into the world with severe deformities and very serious syndromes.”
Canada has embraced assisted suicide and euthanasia in a way very few countries have. According to the country’s most recent Report on Medical Assistance in Dying, 76,475 Canadians had died via assisted suicide as of December 31, 2024. With an average of 45 assisted suicide and euthanasia deaths every day, Canada is projected to surpass its 100,000th death by early June.
All of this shows just how quickly a nation can slide down the slippery slope from “death with dignity” to a culture of death.
Being pro-life means believing innocent human life is sacred. That’s why Family Council has spent years opposing assisted suicide and euthanasia in Arkansas.
Just like abortion, euthanasia and assisted suicide are murder, and they violate the sanctity of human life.
The tragedy unfolding in Canada shows us what happens when society accepts the idea that some lives are not worth living. Instead of offering death as a solution, we should focus on providing better palliative care, mental health support, and compassionate assistance to those who are struggling.
Arkansas’ families, churches, and voters must continue to stand for the sanctity of human life and oppose any efforts to legalize assisted suicide in our state.
Articles appearing on this website are written with the aid of Family Council’s researchers and writers.
