By Rev. Mark Creech Christian Action League April 21, 2021 When I was pastoring, a family (a cadre of sisters) in one of my churches opposed my leadership relentlessly. If I said yes, they would say no. If I said no, they would say yes. If I waited to see what they would say, and […]
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What About Those High-Profile Christians Who Renounced Their Faith?
By Rev. Mark Creech Christian Action League April 15, 2021 It’s more than disturbing lately to hear of so many prominent Christian personalities turning from the faith. It seems as though it’s becoming a regular occurrence. To read their statements explaining the reasons for their departure is painful. Hillsong songwriter Marty Sampson wrote: “Time for […]
Push for Medical Marijuana in NC Has New Dynamic
By M.H. Cavanaugh Christian Action League April 15, 2021 There is a new push in the legislature to legalize medical marijuana in the Tar Heel state. Advocates have been going from office to office making their pitch. There have been medical marijuana bills filed since 2008, but this year there is a new dynamic. Some […]
It’s Still a Big Deal, and for Me It’s Personal
By Rev. Mark Creech Christian Action League April 9, 2021 A friend of mine, who is an attorney, recently sent me an email saying that he had been reading the Christian classic, In His Steps. He was given the book by his grandmother, who lived from 1872 to 1960. He wrote, “I’m amazed at how […]
6 LGBTQ-Related Bills Filed in General Assembly, 4 Bad, 2 Good
By Rus Egner Christian Action League April 9, 2021 Will North Carolina succumb to extremist views on sex and gender or hold the line to protect religious freedom and the health and well-being of young people? Six recent bills – four that push the LGBTQ agenda and two that defend liberty and traditional values – […]
Report Suggests Huge Expansion of Gambling for North Carolina, Gambling Bills Already Filed
By Hunter Hines Christian Action League April 8, 2021 Someone has said that gambling is the one sure way of getting nothing for something. But a report, which the N.C. legislature requested and the North Carolina Education Lottery commissioned begs to differ. Spectrum Gaming created the report, which was originally only supposed to study sports […]
Is the Church Dying Out?
By Rev. Mark Creech Christian Action League April 1, 2021 This week the Washington Post reported on a Gallup poll that says church membership has fallen below the majority in America for the first time. In 2020, less than 50% of American adults attend a church, synagogue, or mosque. That’s down by 20 points since […]
Progressive North Carolina Council of Churches Urges Defeat of Gun Bill, Rev. Creech Responds
By Graham McDowell Christian Action League March 25, 2021 Earlier this month, the very liberal North Carolina Council of Churches sent a letter to the North Carolina General Assembly’s leadership, urging them to oppose SB 43 – Protect Religious Meeting Places. The legislation carves out an exemption for churches that share a property with a […]
Claims of Economic Harms from HB 2 Proved Untrue, SOGI Laws Advancing
Leaders must take a principled stand against this extremist agenda By Hunter Hines Christian Action League March 24, 2021 What happens when LGBT extremists team up with big-time sports leagues to bully states over sexual orientation and gender identity issues? Bad laws get passed, and good ones flounder. At least that has been the case […]
No Longer a Cat in a Hat
By Jeff Larson, The Back Pew “What we see today is the aftermath of denying absolute truth. As Francis Schaeffer once opined, even most Christians see the truth in bits and pieces but have largely failed to see it as a totality. Christianity is truth. Every worldview contrary to it is a lie or only […]