Press ReleaseChristian Action LeagueJune 15, 2020 Today the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that federal law prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. Like the decision in favor of same-sex marriage, this ruling by the High Court turns out to be a profound twist of the Constitution, natural law, and inalienable rights. It […]
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‘And We Should Shrink from Sacrificing a Few Hundred Thousand?’
By Rev. Mark CreechChristian Action LeagueMay 29, 2020 In his classic work, Christianity and Communism, which was first printed in 1948 and later revised in 1960, Christian social ethicist, John C. Bennet, said that there is nothing Communists aren’t willing to do to spread the Communist Revolution. Bennett quotes from Arthur Koestler’s Darkness at Noon. […]
Next Time You Make Excuses for Not Going to Church, You Might Want to Consider…
By Rev. Mark CreechChristian Action LeagueMay 29, 2020 A pastor in Daytona Beach, Florida, had a great idea. In a bulletin, he ran a checklist; across the top were the words, “I cannot attend church services because…” And then… “Please check.” The following were some reasons that a person could check: Too Busy Must go […]
Clovid 19 Cloud of Confusion
By Dave Eden, Eden Political Cartoons “There is a remarkable book which was published several years ago. In the book, Canon Roger Lloyd, an arch-demon, instructs his subordinates on an ancient and effective piece of satanic strategy. ‘Insert yourself into the simple situations which call for plain and obvious duties,’ urges this one demon, ‘and […]
Patriotism, War, Christianity and Memorial Day
By Rev. Mark CreechChristian Action LeagueMay 22, 2020 One of my favorite quotes is by Benjamin Rush, who once shared his thoughts on Patriotism as a moral and religious duty. Rush said: “Patriotism is as much a virtue as justice and is as necessary for the support of societies as natural affection is for the […]
Federal Judge Grants Restraining Order Blocking Gov. Cooper’s Unconstitutional Limits on Indoor Church Gatherings
By Hunter HinesChristian Action LeagueMay 16, 2020 Federal Judge James C. Dever III in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina Eastern Division granted a restraining order today, blocking Governor Roy Cooper’s executive order, which places strict limits on indoor church gatherings. The plaintiffs in the case, Berean Baptist Church, Return […]
‘Return America’ Rally and Press Conference Highlights Religious Liberty Lawsuit
Special Update Note Calling for Prayer from Dr. Mark Creech By L.A. WilliamsChristian Action LeagueMay 15, 2020 Hundreds of Christians gathered in Raleigh Thursday to take a stand for their right to worship freely, with many urging pastors to defy the Governor’s COVID-related executive orders and reopen their churches for in-person, inside services this Sunday. […]
Fighting for Freedom in a Pandemic
By Jim MinickIntellectual TakeoutMay 15, 2020 “Every normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats.” ~H.L. Mencken My friend John and I spend a great deal of time discussing politics, calling each other’s attention to articles we’ve read online, and shaking our heads […]
COVID 19 Hymn
By Jeff Larson, The Back Pew “When I was a pastor (20-year tenure), after inviting a prospective member to the church, sometimes the person would say, “Well, pastor, I believe I can worship just as well by watching a service on television or hearing a minister preach on the radio.” I would respond, “Going to […]
Governor Cooper’s Ex. Order for Churches: Unclear or Totally Unfair?
By L.A. WilliamsChristian Action LeagueMay 14, 2020 Just unclear or totally unfair? More than a week after Roy Cooper signed an order designed to begin easing COVID-19 restrictions and days after he released a second written statement offering further “guidance for religious services,” many church and civic leaders across North Carolina are still unsure of […]