By Rev. Mark H. Creech Christian Action League March 27, 2020 The Oxford Dictionary defines religion as “belief in and worship of a superhuman controlling power… a particular system of faith… a pursuit or interest to which someone ascribes supreme importance.” Technically speaking, gambling is not a religion, but in principle it certainly apes one. […]
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Prayers for Use during the COVID 19 Crisis
By Rev. Mark Creech Christian Action League March 27, 2020 Our country has entered the place of the unknown, unchartered territory. We need wisdom, strength, and hope for the days ahead. God knows our comings and our goings. The following are written prayers I penned to address various people and circumstances affected by the coronavirus […]
Growing Chorus of Voices Urge Gov. Cooper to Suspend Elective Abortions
By L.A. Williams Christian Action League March 26, 2020 Pregnancy help centers and statewide faith-based organizations are among a growing chorus of voices urging North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper to suspend elective abortions during the coronavirus pandemic. On Tuesday, the Christian Action League joined the NC Family Policy Council, the NC Values Coalition, Concerned Women […]
The One Key to the Unknown in the Current Crisis
By J. Russell Capps Christian Action League March 24, 2020 So much has been written and expressed about the current Coronavirus crisis that it would take days to consume it all. The one factor that prevails about this threat to our nation, and indeed the world, is that of the unknown. Diligent experts in labs […]
US Department of Interior Gives the Go-Ahead on Catawba Indian Casino in Cleveland County
By L.A. Williams Christian Action League March 19. 2020 Kings Mountain, long known as the location of a tide-turning Revolutionary War battle, has been at the center of a seven-year battle over gambling. Late last week, the United States Department of the Interior gave the South Carolina-based Catawba Indian Nation the go-ahead to establish a […]
Moving Statement on Catawba Indian Casino from Former Chairman of King’s Mountain Awareness Group
By Adam Forcade Christian Action League March 20, 2020 When Rev. Mark Creech reached out to me for a reaction to the federal government’s decision to allow the Catawba tribe of South Carolina to build a Casino off reservation and out of state, I had to beg a bit of time to consider. I certainly encountered […]
Two Significant Actions Taken on Alcohol Policy in the Tar Heel State
By M.H. Cavanaugh Christian Action League March 18, 2020 Two significant actions involving alcohol policy in North Carolina took place last week. The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians passed their own version of the Brunch Bill, and North Carolina’s ABC Commission moved forward on rules for liquor tastings in local ABC stores. “We are living […]
The Coronavirus and Contributions to CAL
By Rev. Mark H. Creech Christian Action League March 16, 2020 Dear Friends, I was speaking with a lady who explained that she recently had knee surgery. I took it that she was a bit concerned about her recovery. I wanted to say something to cheer her up, and so I told her this story: […]
Coronavirus Fears: The Fear of Death and Judgment
By Rev. Mark H. Creech Christian Action League March 13, 2020 Coronavirus fears are intense. USA Today Health reports, “As the number of confirmed cases grows, so too does the nation’s collective uncertainty. Psychologists and public health experts say anxiety is high, and it’s largely fueled by a feeling of powerlessness.” Pandemics fuel our fears. […]