By L.A. Williams Christian Action League February 10, 2021 More than two years after North Carolinians overwhelmingly approved a constitutional amendment requiring voters to show a photo ID, the effort to increase election integrity remains an ongoing battle. But a ruling this week by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit may bring […]
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Tillis and Burr Don’t Support Impeachment, Creech says it Stokes Fires of Anger in the U.S.
By Hunter Hines Christian Action League January 27, 2021 The second impeachment trial of former President Donald J. Trump will begin on February 8. But North Carolina’s two Senators, Tillis and Burr, have indicated they oppose it. The Raleigh News and Observer noted that both Tillis and Burr voted to acquit Trump during his first […]
Sen. Thom Tillis Joins Resolution in Defense of the Free Exercise of Religion
By M.H. Cavanaugh Christian Action League December 22, 2020 Last Friday, North Carolina’s U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R) joined a resolution, led by Florida’s U.S. Senator Rick Scott. The resolution defends the First Amendment, more specifically, the right to exercise one’s faith freely. “While this is a hard time for many, North Carolinians should still […]
North Carolina Faith Leaders and Elected Officials Speak Out on ACB Confirmation
By L.A. Williams Christian Action League October 29, 2020 Following Monday’s Senate vote and swearing in of new Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett, a number of North Carolina faith leaders and elected officials spoke out about what her confirmation will mean for the nation. “Justice Barrett earned the strong support of the American people […]
Pro-Life Leaders Push for Confirmation of Amy Coney Barrett at Press Conference/Rally in Charlotte
By L.A. Williams Christian Action League October 7, 2020 Pro-life leaders praised Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett, thanked President Trump for nominating her and urged Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) to continue to push for her confirmation during a press conference Tuesday at Romare Bearden Park in Charlotte. Part of a five-state #ConfirmAmy tour across […]
Alexander County School Removes Bible Verses from Donated Student Planners
By Hunter HinesChristian Action LeagueSeptember 17, 2020 Sulphur Springs Baptist Church, located in Alexander County, wanted to do something for East Alexander Middle School. So after conversing with the School’s principal, Kristie Love, the church’s Pastor of Youth and Children, James Safrit, set out to provide student planners for the kids. The church spent more […]
Pastor, Stand Up or Shut Up. This is No Time for Neutrality!
By Rev. Mark CreechChristian Action LeagueSeptember 11, 2020 In an egregious ruling by the L. A. Superior Court, Grace Community Church, where John MacArthur pastors, is now prohibited from “conducting, participating in, or attending any indoor worship services” during the pandemic. MacArthur issued the following statement: “In an inexplicable ruling, the judge said the ‘scale […]
Pastor Moved To America After Living in Communist Romania Never Expected Persecution in U.S.
By Mat StaverLiberty CounselSeptember 9, 2020 Pastor Cristian Ionescu grew up in Communist Romania where Christians were financially destroyed, their property seized, their bodies beaten and jailed, or worse for even sharing a Bible, let alone preaching the Gospel. He never dreamed he would face similar persecution in America. Pastor Cristian Ionescu is the head […]
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 […]
Resumption of Federal Executions is a Moral Imperative to Secure Justice
By Hunter HinesChristian Action LeagueJuly 21, 2020 Last week, the U.S. Department of Justice carried out three executions in four days. The federal government had not executed more than that number in the previous three decades. The Justice Department had announced its plans to resume executions in July of last year, but U.S. District Judge […]