By Rev. Mark Creech Christian Action League July 12, 2024 In the book, “The Ten Commandments Yesterday and Today,” author James Burton Coffman, formerly the minister of Manhattan Church of Christ in New York City, noted that William Jennings Bryan had identified many false gods of his time. Bryan’s list included Gold, Fashion, Fame, Ease, […]
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Rev. Creech: GOP Platform ‘Crucifies Christ Afresh with Nails of Convenience, Conformity, and Compromise
By Peyton Majors Christian Action League July 12, 2024 A large group of pro-life leaders on the state and national level is urging Republican Party delegates to reject a new platform that guts long-held pro-life positions on abortion, asserting the new stance is antithetical to the party’s core values and its base of conservative voters. […]
American College of Pediatricians Calls for End to Puberty Blockers, Surgeries on Children with Gender Dysphoria
By L.A. Williams Christian Action League July 10, 2024 The American College of Pediatricians and more than a dozen other health organizations are issuing a wake-up call to the rest of the U.S. medical community, urging them to stop recommending drugs and surgical procedures for children who are struggling with their identity. “It is time […]
Preventable Scourge: The Christian Action League’s Essential Stand Against Alcohol
By M.H. Cavanaugh Christian Action League July 8, 2024 In a powerful editorial, Gabriella Korosi, a nurse working in addiction treatment, sheds light on the devastating impact of alcohol consumption. Her article, “Alcohol Is A Widely Available Destroyer of Life,” chronicles heart-wrenching stories and alarming statistics that underscore the urgent need for societal change. Rev. […]
Republicans Propose Changes to GOP Platform on Abortion and Same-Sex Marriage, Rev. Mark Creech Speaks Out
By Hunter Hines Christian Action League July 8, 2024 As the 2024 Republican National Convention approaches, conservative evangelical leaders are voicing strong opposition to proposed changes in the party platform that would soften its stance on abortion and remove language opposing same-sex marriage. The platform, backed by presumptive presidential nominee and former President Donald Trump, […]
‘No Other Gods Before Me’: Seven False Gods of the Present Age
By Rev. Mark Creech Christian Action League June 21, 2024 The study of the fall of civilizations is believed to be a complex phenomenon considered by sociologists, historians, archaeologists, and other academics using a variety of theories and methodologies. These academics study economic, political, social, environmental, external, cyclical, and technological dynamics. By examining these various […]
Medical Marijuana Bill Clears NC Senate, Faces Uncertain Response from the House
By Peyton Majors Christian Action League June 21, 2024 North Carolina’s Senate on Thursday again passed a bill that would legalize medical marijuana, sending a bill to the House that would permit the use of cannabis for “debilitating medical conditions” but that opponents warn will open the door to its recreational use. It was the […]
Southern Pines Florist Takes Stand on Faith, Declines LGBTQIA+ Wedding Services
By L.A. Williams Christian Action League June 21, 2024 Operators of a Southern Pines florist have taken a stand for their faith by announcing that they will not offer wedding decor for “LGBTQIA+ ceremonies.” Using a Facebook post to explain their Biblical beliefs regarding salvation and sin and their intent not to treat anyone unkindly […]
Epidemic of Despair: Suicide Rates Soar Among North Carolina Residents
By L.A. Williams Christian Action League June 21, 2024 More North Carolinians took their own lives than died by homicide in 2021, the latest state data shows. White males made up 78 percent of reported suicides. And, according to the State Health Department, suicide is the second-leading cause of death for ages 10-18. “Suicide rates […]
Big Foot and Christian Nationalists
By Jeff Larson, The Back Pew “Since Donald Trump’s surprising victory in the 2016 election, the term ‘Christian nationalism’ has often been used pejoratively to describe conservative Christians who uphold the role of Christianity in American public life. While sociologists and media outlets have sensationalized this term, portraying it as a dire threat filled with […]