By Rita Joseph Christian Action League June 8, 2022 If the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade this month, Women’s March president Rachel Carmona has threatened that “for the women of this country, this will be a summer of rage” and that “we will be ungovernable.” Regrettably, the abandonment of essential moral principles such as […]
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Leaked SCOTUS Draft on Abortion Leaves Pro-Life Forces Guardedly Optimistic
By L.A. Williams Christian Action League May 6, 2022 Monday’s leak of a draft majority Supreme Court opinion that would overturn Roe v. Wade and put the issue of abortion back into the hands of the states has left pro-life forces guardedly optimistic; pro-abortion groups, mortified; and the nation on pins and needles awaiting the […]
Atheist Group Threatens Columbus County Sheriff Over Bible Verse
By L.A. Williams Christian Action League January 6, 2022 A North Carolina sheriff facing legal threats from atheists over a wall display of Philippians 4:13 is refusing to remove the Scripture and says he will not waver from his faith. “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me,” — one of Columbus County […]
‘Your Abortion Pills Are in the Mail’
By M.H. Cavanaugh Christian Action League December 22, 2021 “Whoever thought that you would hear it said, ‘Your abortion pills are in the mail’?” asked Rev. Mark Creech, executive director of the Christian Action League. Creech was referencing a decision announced by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) last Thursday, which loosened restrictions on the […]
N.C. County Passes Resolution Supporting Prohibition of Abortions After Six Weeks
By Hunter Hines Christian Action League December 2, 2021 The Dispatch reports that Davidson County Commissioners passed a resolution that supports prohibiting abortions after six weeks of pregnancy. The resolution, which passed unanimously on November 23, endorses the passage of HB 31 – Detected Heartbeat/Prohibit Abortion by the North Carolina General Assembly. This year, HB […]
Sports Wagering Bill: In the Past, Republicans Have Supported Policies Consistent with Biblical Teachings. That May Be Changing?
By M.H. Cavanaugh Christian Action League July 22, 2021 Rev. Mark Creech, executive director of the Christian Action League, says that during his more than twenty years as a lobbyist for conservative evangelicals, Republicans have more often than not supported policies consistent with biblical teachings. Democrats, on the other hand, characteristically oppose these policies. “But […]
Voter ID in NC One Step Closer to Enforcement
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 […]
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 […]