By Peyton Majors Christian Action League December 29, 2023 The executive director of the Christian Action League is urging North Carolina churches in a new letter to join the political battle in 2024 against two major bills, one that would legalize medicinal marijuana and another that would dramatically expand gambling in the state. Rev. Mark […]
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Protecting NC from Gambling Expansion: The Christian Action League’s Ongoing Efforts
By L.A. Williams Christian Action League November 22, 2023 Video sweepstakes outlets on every corner, gaming terminals in restaurants and bars, and Las Vegas-style casinos throughout the state — it’s the gambling industry’s dream for North Carolina, and one that could have already come true were it not for the efforts of the Christian Action […]
Rockingham Commissioners Replace Board Members Who Opposed Casino
By Peyton Majors Christian Action League October 27, 2023 Opponents of a potential casino in Rockingham County are criticizing the replacement of two members of the planning board who previously voted against rezoning land that could have been used as a casino site. Jim Fink and Cyndy Hayworth, two members of the Rockingham County planning […]
Social Conservatives Score a Major Victory as North Carolina Halts Casino Expansion
By Peyton Majors Christian Action League September 22, 2023 Churches and social conservative groups won a major political victory in North Carolina this week when Republican state leaders said they would not vote on casino expansion this year, either in the budget or in a stand-alone bill. Opponents of casinos, though, said the fight against […]
CAL Celebrates State Lawmakers Will Shelve Effort to Expand Gambling
By CAL Staff Christian Action League September 19, 2023 In a resounding victory for Christian values and the well-being of North Carolina communities, the Christian Action League is elated to announce that the North Carolina House and Senate leadership have decided to abandon legislation aimed at expanding gambling in our state for this year. “Now […]
GOP Divide Over Casinos Delays Budget: CAL ‘Incensed and Disillusioned’ by Proposal
By Peyton Majors Christian Action League September 15, 2023 Debate on a state budget will be delayed until at least next week as Republicans in the North Carolina House and Senate remain divided over casinos — and as Senate leader Phil Berger continues pressing both chambers for a gaming vote. House Speaker Tim Moore said […]
No Casinos in State Budget, GOP Leaders Say They Lack Votes
By Peyton Majors Christian Action League September 8, 2023 Opponents to casino expansion in North Carolina may have won a major victory this week when House Speaker Tim Moore told colleagues a budget bill with gaming does not have enough votes to pass. For weeks, Moore and Senate Republican Leader Phil Berger had said they […]
Rev. Creech Shares Moral Implications of Gambling Expansion
By Peyton Majors Christian Action League September 8, 2023 Casinos by their very nature violate God’s law because they oppress the poor, undermine stewardship and break the Ten Commandments, a leading opponent of expanding gambling told a crowd in Nash County last week. Rev. Mark Creech, executive director of the Christian Action League, urged North […]
The Saga of Eli and the Greed Games
An Allegory About Government Sanctioned Gambling By Rev. Mark Creech Christian Action League September 1, 2023 Once upon a time, in a land named Arran, which means “very wealthy,” there was a man named Eli, who was known as one of the Architects of Policy. Eli was beloved and respected by many because he governed […]
Shady Contributions: $530,000 in Campaign Funds from Gambling and Marijuana Sources
By Peyton Majors Christian Action League September 1, 2023 A campaign finance watchdog released a stunning report this week showing that North Carolina’s legislators have received $530,000 in campaign contributions tied to gambling and marijuana interests during the first six months of 2023 — the same months the legislators were debating those very issues. The […]