By Rev. Mark CreechChristian Action LeagueAugust 21, 2020 CNN’s Don Lemon may have been raised a Baptist and attended a Catholic School, but after the statement he made nearly two weeks ago, one can only wonder if he learned anything about the Christian religion at all. During a recent episode of CNN Tonight, Lemon was […]
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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 […]
Rev. Mark Creech: ‘U.S. Supreme Court Ruling Takes Us from Rock Bottom into the Realms of Hell’
Press ReleaseChristian Action LeagueJune 15, 2020 Today the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that federal law prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. Like the decision in favor of same-sex marriage, this ruling by the High Court turns out to be a profound twist of the Constitution, natural law, and inalienable rights. It […]
‘Return America’ Rally and Press Conference Highlights Religious Liberty Lawsuit
Special Update Note Calling for Prayer from Dr. Mark Creech By L.A. WilliamsChristian Action LeagueMay 15, 2020 Hundreds of Christians gathered in Raleigh Thursday to take a stand for their right to worship freely, with many urging pastors to defy the Governor’s COVID-related executive orders and reopen their churches for in-person, inside services this Sunday. […]
Rev. Creech of the Christian Action League Sends Gov. Cooper a Letter: ‘Let God’s People Go’
Christian Action LeagueMay 11, 2020 Monday, May 11th, Rev. Mark Creech, executive director of the Christian Action League of North Carolina, sent the following letter to Governor Roy Cooper. North Carolina Office of the Governor20301 Mail Service CenterRaleigh, NC 27699-0301 Dear Governor Cooper, The Christian Action League of North Carolina, Inc. represents thousands of conservative […]
North Carolina: ‘A Dangerous Precedent Has Been Set’
By Dr. Donnie LovetteChristian Action LeagueApril 17, 2020 North Carolina is my home. I was born here, raised here, and except for 3 years of my life I have spent 58 years here. This state is important to me. I could live other places, but to me, North Carolina is the best place to live. […]
Drive-In Church Bans on Wrong Side of the Constitution
By L.A. WilliamsChristian Action LeagueApril 15, 2020 Local government officials and law enforcement officers who interfere with drive-in church services for the purpose of enforcing social distancing may find themselves on the wrong side of the Constitution. Alliance Defending Freedom has filed a federal lawsuit on behalf of Temple Baptist in Greenville, Mississippi, where police […]
N.C. Religious and Political Figures Condemn Pelosi’s Ripping of Trump’s Speech
By Hunter Hines Christian Action League February 6, 2020 This week prominent North Carolina religious and political figures spoke out against U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi tearing her copy of President Trump’s State of the Union address. Despite the long-standing tradition of House Speakers remaining stoic and neutral in listening to a SOTU address, Speaker […]
The Continued Threat to Religious Liberty Is Undeniable
By Kelly Shackleford First Liberty Institute December 10, 2019 In 2004, I was honored to be invited to give testimony to the U.S. Senate Subcommittee on the Constitution regarding attacks on religious liberty in America. During my remarks, I cited numerous examples from around the country, which prompted an important question from Sens. John Cornyn […]