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 […]
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NC House Democrats Defeat Veto Override to Protect Houses of Worship
By Hunter HinesChristian Action LeagueJuly 9, 2020 Wednesday, NC House lawmakers took-up an override attempt of the Governor’s veto of HB 652 – 2nd Amendment Protection Act, originally titled, “Freedom to Worship Safely.” Governor Roy Cooper vetoed the measure last week, saying that it placed children and school teachers in danger. The vetoed measure would […]
Governor Cooper Vetoes ‘Freedom to Worship Safely’ Bill
By Hunter HinesChristian Action LeagueJuly 3, 2020 Thursday of this week, Governor Roy Cooper vetoed eight bills sent to his desk by the state legislature. One of those bills, HB 652 – Freedom to Worship Safely, was a measure supported by the Christian Action League. HB 652 is a measure very much like another bill, […]
URGENT: Christian Action League Seeks Help Amid Coronarvirus Crisis
By Dr. Mark CreechChristian Action LeagueJune 17, 2020 Dear Friend of the Christian Action League, The effects of the coronavirus and N.C. Governor Roy Cooper’s lockdown is still with us. Although a federal judge handed down a decision, which says churches in North Carolina may now open their doors again to more than ten worshippers, […]
Next Time You Make Excuses for Not Going to Church, You Might Want to Consider…
By Rev. Mark CreechChristian Action LeagueMay 29, 2020 A pastor in Daytona Beach, Florida, had a great idea. In a bulletin, he ran a checklist; across the top were the words, “I cannot attend church services because…” And then… “Please check.” The following were some reasons that a person could check: Too Busy Must go […]
Rev. Creech Says Legislative Building Has “a Creepy Feel”
By M.H. CavanaughChristian Action LeagueMay 21, 2020 Monday, North Carolina lawmakers reconvened in Raleigh with pandemic protocols for legislative operations. The legislative building is open to the public, but only at 50% of its fire code occupancy. Senate and House members are maintaining separate procedural rules regarding legislative sessions, committee meetings, and voting practices. Everyone […]
‘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. […]
COVID 19 Hymn
By Jeff Larson, The Back Pew “When I was a pastor (20-year tenure), after inviting a prospective member to the church, sometimes the person would say, “Well, pastor, I believe I can worship just as well by watching a service on television or hearing a minister preach on the radio.” I would respond, “Going to […]
NC County Warns Hobby Lobby against Reopening Despite State Approval
By Claire RussellLiberty HeadlinesApril 28, 2020 Hobby Lobby planned to reopen its Salisbury, North Carolina location on Monday after receiving the green light from the state government. But Rowan County, the county in which the store is located, refused to grant Hobby Lobby permission to reopen and warned that local law enforcement would take action […]
Governor Extends Orders: State Lawmakers Call for Fair Treatment of Churches
By L.A. WilliamsChristian Action LeagueApril 24, 2020 As North Carolina’s Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper on Thursday extended his social distancing/stay-at-home order for at least another two weeks, it is clear that he and many Republican lawmakers remain more than six feet apart on the issue of how to treat churches during the COVID-19 pandemic. “I […]