The legalization of marijuana likely accounts for an additional 1,400 traffic fatalities in the U.S. each year, a 2023 study in the International Journal of Drug Policy found. Many drivers don’t realize cannabis impairs driving: Only 70% of drivers say it is very dangerous to drive an hour after using marijuana compared with 94% for alcohol. (Wernau, The Wall Street Journal)
Read MoreA Lifeway Research study of US Protestant churchgoers finds 3 in 5 (60%) say they have extended at least one invitation in the past six months for someone to attend their church, including 19 percent who have made one invitation, 21 percent with two invitations and 20 percent with three or more invitations. (Earls, Christianity Today)
Read MoreParis Olympic organizers apologized Sunday to people offended during a tableau of the opening ceremony that depicted the Greek god Dionysus and an ancient festival meant to honor him. Critics said it mocked “The Last Supper.” (Mendoza, USA Today)
Read MoreThe gathering of religious conservatives Friday night was an opportunity for Trump to appeal to the critical Republican voting bloc. The Republican nominee promised to protect religious freedom and touted his history of supporting the Israeli government. (McCammon & Kim, NPR)
Read MoreAfter a slow start to the summer for movie theaters, Marvel’s “Deadpool & Wolverine” continued the box-office bounce back this weekend, breaking the record for biggest opening for an R-rated movie domestically. (Lee, Los Angeles Times)
Read MoreIf you caught last month’s Olympic trials, you’ll have noticed the same thing. Athletes of every kind continuously gave God the credit, often in explicitly Christian terms. It was almost like a competition within the competition to see who could outdo the others in redirecting praise heavenward. (East, Christianity Today)
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