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 […]
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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 […]
Supreme Court Strikes Down Ban against Public Aid to Religious Schools
By L.A. WilliamsChristian Action LeagueJuly 3, 2020 States cannot be forced to subsidize private education, but if they decide to do so, they cannot discriminate against schools simply because they are faith-based — that’s the gist of Tuesday’s Supreme Court ruling in Espinoza v. Montana Department of Revenue. Chief Justice John Roberts was joined by Justices Neil […]
Supreme Court’s Flawed Ruling on Louisiana Abortion Law
By L.A. WilliamsChristian Action LeagueJuly 3, 2020 The Supreme Court on Monday struck down a Louisiana law that would have helped ensure the safety of women by requiring their abortionists to have admitting privileges at a nearby hospital. The 5-4 ruling, written by Justice Stephen Breyer, and joined by justices Sonia Sotomayor, Ruth Ginsburg and […]