By L.A. Williams Christian Action League December 16, 2022 “It ain’t over till the fat lady sings!” The colloquialism often used in reference to a sporting event may equally apply to the battle over marriage in America. Legal experts this week say the so-called Respect for Marriage Act, approved by Congress and signed into law […]
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If Federal Legislation for Same-Sex Marriage Passes, Religious Protections for N.C. Magistrates No Longer Assured
By M.H. Cavanaugh Christian Action League August 4, 2022 A little more than two weeks ago, the Christian Action League reported on the “Respect for Marriage Act,” passing the U.S. House of Representatives to codify same-sex marriage into federal law. The bill was a response to concerns that since Roe v. Wade had been overturned […]
Recent SCOTUS Decisions that Could Impact North Carolinians for Generations
By Peyton Majors Christian Action League June 24, 2022 From school choice to voter ID, the U.S. Supreme Court tackled multiple issues in recent weeks that could impact North Carolinians for generations. Here is a brief overview of three notable cases: Court Sides with School Choice in Maine Case In a 6-3 decision, the justices […]
About Burr’s Vote to Convict Former President Donald Trump
By Rev. Mark Creech Christian Action League February 19, 2021 Several years ago, the U.S. Senate took up the repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” a policy that allowed gays, lesbians, and bisexuals to serve openly in the military. The day before the vote, I called U.S. Senator Richard Burr and asked him to vote […]
Tillis and Burr Don’t Support Impeachment, Creech says it Stokes Fires of Anger in the U.S.
By Hunter Hines Christian Action League January 27, 2021 The second impeachment trial of former President Donald J. Trump will begin on February 8. But North Carolina’s two Senators, Tillis and Burr, have indicated they oppose it. The Raleigh News and Observer noted that both Tillis and Burr voted to acquit Trump during his first […]
U.S. Supreme Court Denies Church Right to Freely Worship
By M.H. CavanaughChristian Action LeagueJuly 31, 2020 In a split decision (5-4), the United States Supreme Court turned down an emergency request last Friday for an injunction pending appeal for a Nevada church. The application filed by Calvary Chapel Dayton Valley, located about 15 miles outside of Carson City, would have allowed it to have […]
SCOTUS Ruling Even More Significant Than 2015 Ruling Affirming Same-Sex Marriage
By L.A. WilliamsChristian Action LeagueJune 16, 2020 “A profound twist of the Constitution, natural law, and inalienable rights” — that’s how the Rev. Mark Creech, executive director of the Christian Action League describes Monday’s Supreme Court decision that radically redefines “sex,” giving special protections to LGBTQ people. “Legally, the sex of an individual is now […]