By L.A. Williams Christian Action League February 24, 2022 Two out of three voting maps drawn by state lawmakers won approval from a three-judge Superior Court panel Wednesday, but the trio rejected the Legislature’s Congressional map, instead imposing a version created by an unelected “Special Masters” committee. The ruling drew equal ire from N.C. House […]
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Freedom Will Win the War Against Fascism
By Jeff Minick Intellectual Takeout February 24, 2022 Many of us have followed the news about the crackdowns on Canadian truckers protesting COVID mandates and other attacks on liberty in that country. In addition to arresting many of these freedom fighters, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his government froze their bank accounts, confiscated their vehicles, […]
Is it a Sin to Buy a Lottery Ticket, make a Sports Bet, Spend a Little at the Casino?
By Rev. Mark Creech Christian Action League February 18, 2022 Is it a sin to buy a lottery ticket? What about making a bet at a casino – so long as it’s a budgeted amount of money and made responsibly? How about dropping a sports bet? Is it a sin to gamble? Some people would […]
‘Love Life’ Prayer Walkers Settle Suit with Guilford County
By L.A. Williams Christian Action League February 18, 2022 As Love Life prayer-walkers hold weekly gatherings outside abortion clinics Saturday in more than a dozen U.S. cities, they can praise God for a recent legal victory that will help ensure their First Amendment right to continue assembling on behalf of the unborn. On Feb. 7, […]
Breaking Up Is Easy to Do (If You Shack Up First)
By Annie Holmquist Intellectual Takeout February 15, 2022 “Kim Kardashian is here!” my friend said in an excited stage whisper. Pulling my eyes off the major-league baseball game on the field below, I gave her a confused look. It was 2011, and I was still blissfully unaware of the reality TV star and her family. […]
State Supreme Court Makes It Clear: Sweepstakes Gaming is Illegal in North Carolina
By L.A. Williams Christian Action League February 16, 2022 It appears to be “game over” for some electronic sweepstakes operators in North Carolina, as the state Supreme Court ruled Feb. 11 that their games are predominantly about chance rather than skill and are banned in the Tar Heel state. “This proves beyond a shadow of […]
The Calloused Response of North Carolina Leadership
By Rev. Mark Creech Christian Action League February 11, 2021 One may often wonder what happened to deprive this country of distinguished leadership. Finding a great leader now seems as hopeless as Diogenes the Cynic’s search for an honest man through the streets of Athens. It’s more than disheartening for those who possess a passionate […]
John Locke Program Shows Driving Force Behind Push to Deregulate Alcohol Policies
By L.A. Williams Christian Action League February 11, 2022 An hourlong telecast critical of the state’s Alcoholic Beverage Control System released Monday by the John Locke Foundation gave a small peek into some big plans that could have devastating effects on the lives of some North Carolinians. “This program clearly shows the driving forces behind […]
What Many Women Desperately Need to Hear from the Pulpit
By Rev. Mark Creech Christian Action League February 4, 2022 It was “Sanctity of Human Life Sunday” at this church; I was a guest speaker for the morning worship. The pastor invited me to come and preach on the very controversial subject of abortion. The message I gave addressed not only the wanton destruction of […]
Moore Book Controversy: County Education Officials Receive Complaints About ‘George’
By L.A. Williams Christian Action League February 4, 2022 Efforts to keep inappropriate reading material out of the hands of children are spreading. Moore County education officials have received complaints about the book George, currently available in two area schools, and will take up the matter at a work session this month. Published in 2015 […]