By Gary DeMar GaryDeMar.com Does the Bible forbid Christians from being involved in politics? It would be a hard case to prove since there are numerous books of the Bible that are filled with politics — from Joshua, Judges, and 1 and 2 Samuel to 1 and 2 Kings and the Old Testament Prophets. King […]
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Land, Creech, and Jeffrees on the Border Wall
By L.A. WilliamsChristian Action League Amid the impasse over border security that has left parts of the nation’s government shut down for five weeks, many evangelical leaders are urging the president to stay the course. “Many people in my faith community strongly support your efforts as our president to stem the deadly flow of addictive […]
The Latest on Mark Harris and the Unresolved Ninth District Congressional Race
By L.A. WilliamsChristian Action League The ongoing controversy over North Carolina’s 9th Congressional District could be described as anything but peaceful. The high-stakes political race for the district that stretches from eastern Mecklenburg to Bladen counties was contentious the moment pastor Mark Harris unseated Robert Pittenger in the Republican primary and grew more heated when […]
What Might Have Been
By Rev. Mark CreechChristian Action League There is a youngster I know who is a beautiful human being. He’s getting taller with each passing day as he grows into a fine young man. Still in his early teens, he’s a good student and remarkably intelligent. A lover of sports, he can tell you about every team and […]
Rowan County Prayer Battle Costly; Religious Freedom Worth Fighting For
By L.A. WilliamsChristian Action League Six months after the U.S. Supreme Court refused to hear a case involving prayer at the start of public meetings, the Rowan County Board of Commissioners was ordered to pay $285,000 to the American Civil Liberties Union for legal fees. Members approved the payment Jan. 7, disappointed to turn over […]
What’s at the Heart of Millennials’ Preference for Socialism?
By Dr. Mark Creech Christian Action League November 29, 2018 A little more than 40% of millennials today say they prefer socialism. To me, this is the most troubling indicator of a dark future for America if it’s not turned around. What would make this younger generation unimpressed with freedom or the great costs paid […]
‘Giving Tuesday’ and the Good Cause Not on Your Radar
By Dr. Mark Creech Christian Action League November 27, 2018 Today marks “Giving Tuesday,” which is a movement to start an international day of charitable giving at the beginning of the Christmas season. I’m sure that you have likely already been inundated today with requests from numerous non-profits that would appreciate your contribution. Let me […]
‘Providence? What’s That?’ Belief in it Necessary for Thanksgiving
By Dr. Mark Creech Christian Action League November 20, 2018 A millennial, she introduced herself to me as my server at one of my favorite restaurants where I’m a regular. I asked her a few questions about her background to get acquainted, one of which was: “Where are you from?” She said she was from […]
Cannibals, the CAL Insider, and a New Website
Note from the editor: This message was sent to subscribers to our Christian Action League mailing list. If you are not yet subscribed to get the CAL Insider, please click here now. Reader of the CAL Insider, Here’s a little levity about an important matter. A big corporation hired several cannibals. “You are all a […]
Vote, and Vote Biblically
By Rev. Mark Creech Christian Action League November 5, 2018 The late Milton Berle used to say as a part of his comedy routine: “Since perestroika and glasnost, the Russians have changed their electoral system. A man went in to vote and was handed a sealed ballot. He started to tear it open. An election […]