By Hunter Hines Christian Action League April 8, 2021 Someone has said that gambling is the one sure way of getting nothing for something. But a report, which the N.C. legislature requested and the North Carolina Education Lottery commissioned begs to differ. Spectrum Gaming created the report, which was originally only supposed to study sports […]
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Teaching History Without Identity Politics
By Annie Holmquist Intellectual Takeout April 6, 2021 “Our children need to learn more history and civics!” is a regular rallying cry for those who want to see America returned to its moral and common sense roots. That a greater emphasis on history and civics is needed is evident from The Nation’s Report Card, which finds […]
Is the Church Dying Out?
By Rev. Mark Creech Christian Action League April 1, 2021 This week the Washington Post reported on a Gallup poll that says church membership has fallen below the majority in America for the first time. In 2020, less than 50% of American adults attend a church, synagogue, or mosque. That’s down by 20 points since […]
Human Life Non-Discrimination Act Would Ban Abortion of Babies on the Basis of Race or Down Syndrome
By L.A. Williams Christian Action League April 1, 2021 “Children shouldn’t have to pass a genetic test to earn the right to be born” says Rep. John Bradford (R-Mecklenburg). Bradford was one of seven speakers at a press conference held Wednesday to introduce the Human Life Non-Discrimination Act filed this week in the North Carolina […]
‘Save Women’s Sports Act’ Filed in State Legislature Creates ‘Bright Line’ Definition for Participation
By M.H. Cavanaugh Christian Action League March 31, 2021 Save Women’s Sports – it’s a simple name for a straightforward bill filed in the North Carolina House last week that aims to keep the playing field level for female athletes by ensuring that they aren’t forced to compete with biological males. Introduced by primary sponsor […]
This is Not the America Where I Grew Up
By Don Boys, Ph.D. Christian Action League March 31, 2021 America, the land of the free and home of the brave. Not any longer. Americans are less free and less brave. Frankly, we are getting to be the “land of the slave and the home of the knave.” I don’t recognize this America where Black […]
Pastor: The Message of the Cross is an Offense and the Fear of Man a Snare
By Dr. Mark Creech Christian Action League March 26, 2021 While attending a luncheon hosted by the American Renewal Project, I was privileged to hear Ken Graves, pastor of Calvary Chapel in Bangor, Maine. Graves and his church are currently embroiled in a legal battle with Maine Gov. Janet Mills over what are now the […]
Progressive North Carolina Council of Churches Urges Defeat of Gun Bill, Rev. Creech Responds
By Graham McDowell Christian Action League March 25, 2021 Earlier this month, the very liberal North Carolina Council of Churches sent a letter to the North Carolina General Assembly’s leadership, urging them to oppose SB 43 – Protect Religious Meeting Places. The legislation carves out an exemption for churches that share a property with a […]
Claims of Economic Harms from HB 2 Proved Untrue, SOGI Laws Advancing
Leaders must take a principled stand against this extremist agenda By Hunter Hines Christian Action League March 24, 2021 What happens when LGBT extremists team up with big-time sports leagues to bully states over sexual orientation and gender identity issues? Bad laws get passed, and good ones flounder. At least that has been the case […]
Ending Critical Race Theory for the Children’s Sake
By Jeff Minick Intellectual Takeout March 24, 2021 A video of a white teacher from Loudon County, Virginia protesting the required Critical Race Theory (CRT) training for teachers is a highlight of Andrea Widburg’s article, “Maybe the pendulum is starting to swing on cancel culture.” Take one minute to watch this female fireball, and you’ll […]