By Dave Eden, Eden Toons “One very hot day during the month of July a lion and a boar went to a pool of water for a drink. ‘Step aside,’ said the boar to the lion, ‘I was here first.’ “‘I showed you where to find the water,’ the lion replied angrily. ‘I should be […]
Rev. Mark Creech
Announcement: Executive Director to Take a Month-Long Sabbatical
By Hunter Hines Christian Action League July 26, 2024 The Christian Action League (CAL) announced this week that its Executive Director, Rev. Mark Creech, will be taking a sabbatical for the entire month of August to focus on health and recovery. This week marks his last in the office until his planned return in September. […]
Evolving GOP Platform: Controversial Shifts Cause Concerns for Christian Conservatives
By Peyton Majors Christian Action League July 26, 2024 This year’s Republican National Convention was anything but the traditional event your father or grandfather might remember. In fact, if the GOP’s forefathers were still alive, they’d likely be blushing — if not downright agitated. The Republican Party dropped its three-decade-old opposition to same-sex marriage. It […]
From Bedford Falls to Pottersville: The State’s Alcohol Policy Gone Awry
By Rev. Mark Creech Christian Action League July 23, 2024 Remember the transformation of Bedford Falls to Pottersville in the classic film “It’s a Wonderful Life”? Once a picturesque, peaceful town where everyone knew each other and community values thrived, Bedford Falls became Pottersville—a place characterized by unchecked vice, neon signs, and a pervasive sense […]
Fort Liberty Training Scandal: Pro-Life Groups Wrongly Labeled as Terrorists
By L.A. Williams Christian Action League July 23, 2024 How can slides used to train soldiers at the country’s largest U.S. Army base contain information that does not “represent the official policy or views” of the Army? How did the slides originate? And how have they been used for the last seven years without anyone […]
Blind Leading the Blind
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 […]
Trump’s Nomination Acceptance: A Testament to Divine Protection and Life’s Sanctity
By Peyton Majors Christian Action League July 19, 2024 Republican Donald Trump accepted his party’s nomination Thursday and credited divine intervention for sparing his life from an assassin’s bullet, telling a national television audience and a cheering crowd in Milwaukee that “almighty God” protected him. It was Trump’s first public speech since the assassination attempt […]
Sheriff’s Office Busts 7 Smoke Shops in Statesville for Marijuana Sales
By Peyton Majors Christian Action League July 19, 2024 A month-long investigation by law enforcement in one North Carolina county has led to the search and seizure of products that contain higher-than-allowed amounts of THC and are illegal under state law. The investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office in Statesville in recent weeks culminated […]
Proactive Measures to Tackle Gambling Addiction in North Carolina
By L.A. Williams Christian Action League July 19, 2024 Just months after the launch of online sports betting in North Carolina, the state’s Department of Health and Human Services’ Problem Gambling Program has teamed up with East Carolina University’s Gambling Research and Policy Initiative (GRPI) and Birches Health to offer new treatments and resources to […]
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 […]