By Rev. Mark Creech Christian Action League June 21, 2024 The study of the fall of civilizations is believed to be a complex phenomenon considered by sociologists, historians, archaeologists, and other academics using a variety of theories and methodologies. These academics study economic, political, social, environmental, external, cyclical, and technological dynamics. By examining these various […]
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Medical Marijuana Bill Clears NC Senate, Faces Uncertain Response from the House
By Peyton Majors Christian Action League June 21, 2024 North Carolina’s Senate on Thursday again passed a bill that would legalize medical marijuana, sending a bill to the House that would permit the use of cannabis for “debilitating medical conditions” but that opponents warn will open the door to its recreational use. It was the […]
Southern Pines Florist Takes Stand on Faith, Declines LGBTQIA+ Wedding Services
By L.A. Williams Christian Action League June 21, 2024 Operators of a Southern Pines florist have taken a stand for their faith by announcing that they will not offer wedding decor for “LGBTQIA+ ceremonies.” Using a Facebook post to explain their Biblical beliefs regarding salvation and sin and their intent not to treat anyone unkindly […]
Epidemic of Despair: Suicide Rates Soar Among North Carolina Residents
By L.A. Williams Christian Action League June 21, 2024 More North Carolinians took their own lives than died by homicide in 2021, the latest state data shows. White males made up 78 percent of reported suicides. And, according to the State Health Department, suicide is the second-leading cause of death for ages 10-18. “Suicide rates […]
‘No Other Gods Before Me’: The First Commandment’s National Significance
By Rev. Mark H. Creech Christian Action League June 15, 2024 The foundation of any community is built upon the rule of law. The Ten Commandments serve as the essential framework without which the formation and maintenance of a nation becomes impossible. The commands provide the fundamental principles of self-restraint and self-discipline, voluntarily accepted by […]
Navigating the Challenges of Being a Dad
By Adam Dooley Christian Action League June 15, 2024 I love being a dad. Each day pattering little feet greet me at the door when the alarm chime sounds at home. One daughter grabs my leg and another throws her arms around my neck. My sons are too grown up and cool to act excited […]
Supreme Court Preserves Legality of Abortion Pill but Dodges Central Question
By Peyton Majors Christian Action League June 14, 2024 The U.S. Supreme Court dodged the question on the safety of the abortion pill this week when it unanimously ruled that a coalition of pro-life doctors and medical groups did not have legal standing to bring the case. In a 9-0 decision authored by Justice Brett […]
Crackdown on ‘Gas Station Heroin’ Gains Momentum with N.C. House Approval
By Peyton Majors Christian Action League June 14, 2024 A bipartisan coalition of North Carolina legislators this week passed a bill that would ban so-called “gas station heroin,” a drug that can cause seizures, loss of consciousness and even death but is widely available and often abused by teens. By a vote of 110-0, the […]
Marijuana Legalization on Cherokee Lands: A New ‘Trail of Tears’?
By L.A. Williams Christian Action League June 15, 2024 The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, which began to sell so-called “medicinal” marijuana on the Qualla Boundary in April, will make the psychoactive drug available to anyone 21 and over by mid-August following the tribal council’s 8-2 vote on June 6. Last September, EBCI members approved […]
Detransitioner’s Lawsuit Against Medical Professionals Moves Forward
By L.A. Williams Christian Action League June 15, 2024 A 25-year-old North Carolina woman who was given gender-altering hormones and surgery as a teen is suing her former therapists, doctors and surgeons, and a judge has ruled that her case can proceed on charges of civil conspiracy and fraud. Prisha Mosley filed the suit, the […]