By Sam Currin Christian Action League August 9, 2023 With American Christians and religious institutions facing discrimination both in the marketplace and by governments, it is no surprise that religious liberty issues have become center stage at the U.S. Supreme Court. In fact, the Court’s dockets for the past several years have included more religious […]
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Landmark Pro-Life Bill Passes NCGA, Limits Abortion After Twelve Weeks, Provides Significant Support for Women
By L.A. Williams Christian Action League May 5, 2023 Pre-born North Carolinians will have a better chance at life, and pregnant women will have more support to make a pro-life decision, thanks to a new law limiting abortion after 12 weeks. The Care for Women, Children and Families Act provides more state funding for adoption […]
The Battle Over the Dangerous Abortion Pill is Not Over
By L.A. Williams Christian Action League April 28, 2023 It’s been a week since the Supreme Court ruled that full access to the abortion pill mifepristone can continue, but the battle to protect women and the unborn from the dangerous drug is not over, as a lawsuit in Texas works its way through the lower […]
‘In God We Trust’ Would be Placed in N.C. Legislative Chambers Under New Bill
By Peyton Majors Christian Action League March 3, 2023 A North Carolina legislator introduced a bill this week that would require the national motto “In God We Trust” to be placed prominently in both legislative chambers, saying it would serve as a “constant reminder” that legislators are serving God in their elected roles. The bill, […]
What Will Tar Heel Lawmakers Do About Abortion? What Can You Do?
By CAL Staff and Rev. Mark Creech Christian Action League February 24, 2023 What will Tar Heel lawmakers do about abortion? Will the state remain an abortion haven, with women from more restrictive states flocking to North Carolina for the fatal procedure? Or will legislators stand for life and further restrict abortion now that Roe […]
I Treat People with Gambling Disorder – More Young Men Are Betting on Sports
By Tori Horn Christian Action League February 16, 2023 As a therapist who treats people with gambling problems , I’ve noticed a shift over the past few years – not only in the profile of the typical clients I treat, but also in the way their gambling problems develop. In 2018, the U.S. Supreme Court […]
N.C. Pro-Lifers Must Remain Determined in 2023 Despite Threats, Leaders Say
By Peyton Majors Christian Action League January 6, 2023 North Carolina pro-life leaders are encouraging their constituents to be on guard but resolute in 2023 in light of recent attacks on pro-lifers that could re-appear when the new legislature reconvenes Jan. 11. Pro-lifers within the state experienced three high-profile attacks last year immediately before and […]
‘Victory’: Planned Parenthood Drops Lawsuit Against 5 N.C. Pro-Life Laws
By Peyton Majors Christian Action League January 6, 2023 Planned Parenthood is dropping a lawsuit challenging five North Carolina pro-life laws in light of the overturning of Roe v. Wade and a legal motion from two pro-life Republican leaders. The lawsuit, filed in 2020, had sought to overturn five state laws as unconstitutional. Those five […]
Could ‘Respect for Marriage’ Law Backfire? Yes, It’s Possible!
By L.A. Williams Christian Action League December 16, 2022 “It ain’t over till the fat lady sings!” The colloquialism often used in reference to a sporting event may equally apply to the battle over marriage in America. Legal experts this week say the so-called Respect for Marriage Act, approved by Congress and signed into law […]
U.S. Senate Repeals ‘Defense of Marriage Act’ Supplants it with Misnamed ‘Respect for Marriage Act’
By L.A. Williams Christian Action League December 1, 2022 The U.S. Senate on Tuesday voted 61-36 to pass the so-called Respect for Marriage Act, an attempt to codify same-sex marriage into federal law and, in the process, trample religious liberty for those who believe that marriage is between a man and a woman. The bill, […]