By Rev. Mark Creech Christian Action League October 14, 2022 The Raleigh News and Observer recently published an op-ed piece by one of its former columnists, Jim Jenkins, who is now retired. In his editorial, Jenkins extolled the wisdom and virtue of the late Bill Friday, the man who for thirty years was President of […]
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ALERT: Passage of Sports Gambling Would Reflect Major Cultural Shift for N.C.
By Rev. Mark Creech Christian Action League June 17, 2022 The issue of gambling may not be as emotionally charged as abortion, critical race theory, or drag queen story days. Still, the increased support for gambling is indicative of a major shift in American culture. Although North Carolina has generally been opposed to gambling, the […]
2019 Legislative Wrap-Up
By Rev. Mark Creech, Executive Director Christian Action League December 12, 2019 The long session of the North Carolina General Assembly traditionally runs from January to the middle of July. The 2019 Long Session, however, was extended well into November. The delay was mainly the result of a stalemate between Republican lawmakers, who possess the […]
A Common Trait of Soaring Sexual Assaults at UNC: Alcohol
By Rev. Mark Creech Christian Action League October 25, 2019 It was several years ago when the young woman confided in me. In a pastoral capacity, I listened as she told a sordid story involving a party with friends. Everyone, she said, had been drinking, were drunk and sprawled out on the furniture or the […]
Consent Order: Transgender Individuals May Use Bathroom of Their Choice
By Thomas Hamilton Christian Action League July 26, 2019 RALEIGH – Federal Judge, Thomas D. Schroeder, approved a consent order on Tuesday that essentially grants transgender individuals the right to use the bathroom of their choice. The consent decree is the result of a lawsuit filed after the passage of HB 2 in 2016, commonly […]