The Appeal to Heaven flag has served as a call for a conservative, Biblical-centered government. Nearly a decade ago, the flag was reported to be the source of contention in south Arkansas, as the Appeal to Heaven movement tried to catch fire. (Crisp, The Hill)
Read MoreMyChurchFinder’s rating system rewards pastors who thumb their noses at the concept of separation of church and state and believe that patriotism, politics and Christianity are inextricably, biblically linked. For those who follow Christian nationalist pastors, a few familiar names pop up in MyChurchFinder’s directory. (Owen, Religion News Service)
Read MoreMore Americans are now reporting daily or near-daily use of marijuana than those who drink alcohol at similar levels, marking the first time in about three decades that the everyday use of marijuana has surpassed that of alcohol, according to a new analysis released Wednesday. (Nguyen, USA Today)
Read MoreGreg Smith, associate director of research at Pew Research Center, said it’s too early to tell what exactly is happening with the nones. There have been some signs in recent years that the percentage of nones is stabilizing, he said, but that may be due to the normal fluctuations in survey responses from year to year. (Smietana, Religion News Service)
Read MoreThrough chants, statements and sometimes physical obstruction, many protesters have made clear they don’t want to share space with people they consider Zionists — and indeed, that they find the ideology unacceptable. (Bernstein, The New York Times)
Read MoreFentanyl, a pervasive killer in America’s illicit drug supply, is increasingly landing in the hands of teens across the region and nation, worrying providers who say treatment options for youths are limited. (Portnoy & Keating, The Washington Post)
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