By Jeff Larson, The Back Pew “In the realm of politics, its really funny how people get trapped in echo chambers, where they hear and follow information that simply reinforces their existing beliefs. This can lead to widespread misinformation and unnecessary polarization, as individuals end-up listening only to leaders who may also be misinformed or […]
Other Issues
Lessons From an Assassin’s Bullet
By Adam Dooley Christian Action League July 19, 2024 In the aftermath of the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, Americans are left wanting answers surrounding the tragedy. One brave father present at the rally, Corey Comperatore, died protecting his family from a stray bullet. Two other attendees, James Copenhaver and David Dutch, suffered […]
Eye Chart John 3:16
By Jeff Larson, The Back Pew “When people ask me about my favorite verse in the Bible, they often seem surprised when I say it’s John 3:16. I believe this reaction stems from the verse’s familiarity and beloved status among many. While it is indeed well-known, I don’t know of any other verse that so […]
Granting Forgiveness in an Unforgiving World
By Jeff Larson, The Back Pew “The best remedy for painful memories is not forgetting the offense, but remembering your decision to forgive. If you’re going to remember a wrong, make sure you also remember how you dealt with the wrong.” -Dr. Robert Jeffress
Big Foot and Christian Nationalists
By Jeff Larson, The Back Pew “Since Donald Trump’s surprising victory in the 2016 election, the term ‘Christian nationalism’ has often been used pejoratively to describe conservative Christians who uphold the role of Christianity in American public life. While sociologists and media outlets have sensationalized this term, portraying it as a dire threat filled with […]
Navigating the Challenges of Being a Dad
By Adam Dooley Christian Action League June 15, 2024 I love being a dad. Each day pattering little feet greet me at the door when the alarm chime sounds at home. One daughter grabs my leg and another throws her arms around my neck. My sons are too grown up and cool to act excited […]
Crackdown on ‘Gas Station Heroin’ Gains Momentum with N.C. House Approval
By Peyton Majors Christian Action League June 14, 2024 A bipartisan coalition of North Carolina legislators this week passed a bill that would ban so-called “gas station heroin,” a drug that can cause seizures, loss of consciousness and even death but is widely available and often abused by teens. By a vote of 110-0, the […]
Satan Closes the Deal
By Jeff Larson, The Back Pew “My favorite book in the Bible is the book of Genesis. It provides amazing facts about our origins, one of which is that before the great Flood people only ate plant-based food. Afterward, God gave permission to eat meat. “John Calvin, in his commentaries on Genesis, emphasizes that this […]
Deep Waters v. Rushing Stream
By Jeff Larson, The Back Pew “Of great concern to any serious Christian today should be the way higher institutions of learning have essentially eclipsed the influence of the church in modern society. This is unfortunate because there is a vast difference between the nature of what these institutions teach and the wisdom taught in […]
Restoring Ethical Foundations: The Ten Commandments in American Culture
By Dr. Mark H. Creech Christian Action League May 31, 2024 Louisiana is on the verge of becoming the first state to mandate the display of the Ten Commandments in all publicly funded schools and colleges if Governor Jeff Landry signs the proposed bill, HB71, into law. Authored by Rep. Dodie Horton, the bill specifies […]