By Peyton Majors Christian Action League August 8, 2024 A major new study is challenging and even overturning the widely held belief that moderate alcohol consumption has health benefits. The research, published in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs, found no health benefits in moderate alcohol consumption such as consuming a glass of […]
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From Bedford Falls to Pottersville: The State’s Alcohol Policy Gone Awry
By Rev. Mark Creech Christian Action League July 23, 2024 Remember the transformation of Bedford Falls to Pottersville in the classic film “It’s a Wonderful Life”? Once a picturesque, peaceful town where everyone knew each other and community values thrived, Bedford Falls became Pottersville—a place characterized by unchecked vice, neon signs, and a pervasive sense […]
Preventable Scourge: The Christian Action League’s Essential Stand Against Alcohol
By M.H. Cavanaugh Christian Action League July 8, 2024 In a powerful editorial, Gabriella Korosi, a nurse working in addiction treatment, sheds light on the devastating impact of alcohol consumption. Her article, “Alcohol Is A Widely Available Destroyer of Life,” chronicles heart-wrenching stories and alarming statistics that underscore the urgent need for societal change. Rev. […]
The Current Status of Addiction: Much Worse Than Thought!
By L.A. Williams Christian Action League June 7, 2024 “A multi-drug crisis centered on fentanyl often paired with other illicit drugs” that directly affects nearly 50 million Americans and untold numbers of their loved ones — that’s how an article released by Axios Health late last month described the current status of addiction in the […]
Repeating History: Medicinal Whiskey’s Echoes in Medical Marijuana Policy
By Rev. Mark Creech, DHL Christian Action League May 24, 2024 The Prohibition era in the United States, which spanned from 1920 to 1933, is often deemed a failure, but in reality, it achieved many of its intended goals. Data from this period demonstrate a significant decline in alcohol consumption, with levels not returning to […]
North Carolina Legislators Criticized for Disruptive and Drunken Behavior at Kentucky Bourbon Event
By Peyton Majors Christian Action League May 24, 2024 The head of a major North Carolina pro-family group says he is disturbed by a report that state officials were drunk at a bourbon-tasting event in Kentucky and that their actions suggest they “have no understanding or concern about the problematic nature of alcohol.” The online […]
Craven County Nobly Defies Trend, Says No to Sunday Morning Alcohol Sales
By L.A. Williams Christian Action League May 2, 2024 Nearly six years ago, the Craven County Board of Commissioners rejected an ordinance that would have allowed restaurants and stores to begin selling alcohol on Sunday mornings. Last month, they renewed their resolve against the state’s brunch bill, again voting the measure down, this time 5-2. […]
Scriptural Sobriety: Rethinking Wine in the Lord’s Supper
By Rev. Mark Creech, DHL Christian Action League April 19, 2024 April is Alcohol Awareness Month. In recognition, the following article is part two of a two-part series addressing two popular arguments made in favor of social drinking. Several years ago, my wife, our son Matthew, then a teenager, and I decided to worship with […]
Scriptural Sobriety: Challenging Assumptions About Jesus’ Wine Miracle
By Rev. Mark Creech Christian Action League April 11, 2024 April is Alcohol Awareness Month. In recognition, the following article is part one of a two-part series addressing two popular arguments made in favor of social drinking. The late comedian, Milton Berle, humorously recounted a friend’s misinterpretation of the Bible, suggesting it condoned intoxication because […]
April is Alcohol Awareness Month: The Issue of Alcohol Neglected in the Church
By L.A. Williams Christian Action League April 5, 2024 How much do you know about alcohol, alcohol use disorder and the impact that it has on health and society? April is Alcohol Awareness Month and an opportunity to educate yourself and others on the inherent risks associated with alcohol consumption and the importance of making […]