By L.A. Williams Christian Action League February 16, 2024 While investigators try to piece together what motivated a woman to open fire inside Joel Osteen’s Texas megachurch last Sunday, security experts say the tragic incident illustrates one key lesson: if we are prepared, we save lives. “That should be the take-away,” says Kris Moloney, owner […]
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Influence and Impact: A Year of Christian Action in North Carolina
By M.H. Cavanaugh Christian Action League December 29, 2023 The Christian Action League has been a formidable force in North Carolina’s legislative process in 2023, actively engaging in lobbying efforts on a range of critical issues that resonate with its Christian mission and values. From landmark legislation concerning abortion restrictions and maternal support to contentious […]
Governor Cooper’s Veto History Sparks Concern Amid Growing Calls for Worshipers’ Security
By Eleora A. Grace Christian Action League November 10, 2023 Founded on the principle of religious freedom, America continues to stand as a beacon of hope, providing every man, woman, and child the opportunity to freely exercise their right to peaceably assemble. The First Amendment serves as the guardian of this precious right and the […]
Gov. Cooper Continues to Put Churches at Risk
By John Richardson No Lawyers – Only Guns and Money June 21, 2021 The North Carolina General Assembly passed SB 43 – Protect Religious Meeting Places with bipartisan majorities. The bill would have allowed concealed carry at churches with attached private schools outside of school and extracurricular hours. In other words, a church could have […]
Statement on Governor’s Veto of Bill that Would Protect Religious Meeting Places
By CAL Staff Christian Action League June 18, 2021 Friday, Governor Roy Cooper vetoed SB 43 – Protect Religious Meeting Places. S.B. 43 would allow concealed carry of guns during worship services at churches where a private school is also housed. Currently, churches in these circumstances are not allowed concealed carry and prohibited from developing […]
NC Senate Passes Bill to Give Churches that House Schools Right to Bear Arms
By Emily Woods Christian Post March 3, 2021 The North Carolina Senate passed the Religious Assembly Security and Protection Act of 2021 on Monday, which would allow churches that also house schools to bear arms. Senate Bill 43 passed with a 31-18 vote and has been sent to the House of Representatives for further consideration. […]
URGENT ACTION ALERT: NC Churches Need SB 43 – Protect Religious Meeting Places
Call Your State Senator Immediately By L.A. Williams Christian Action League February 25, 2021 North Carolina churches that operate schools may soon have the same rights as other congregations when it comes to allowing concealed carry permit-holders to have their guns with them during services. Senate Bill 43, Protect Religious Meeting Places, won the approval […]