By Rev. Mark Creech, DHL Christian Action League June 6, 2024 In 1989, the Chicago Tribune editors published their top photos of the decade. One poignant image, taken by Michael Fryer, showed a somber fireman and paramedic carrying a fire victim away from the scene. The fire, which occurred in Chicago in December 1984, initially […]
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Legal Battle Over NC Abortion Pill Regulations Highlights Broader National Abortion Debates
By L.A. Williams Christian Action League June 7, 2024 Abortion pill regulations designed to protect the health of North Carolina women and to give their unborn babies a better chance at life have been struck down by a federal judge. U.S. District Judge Catherine Eagles on Monday ruled that mifepristone can be taken outside of […]
The New Face of Pride Month: Corporate Silence, Public Backlash, and Poor Theology
By Peyton Majors Christian Action League June 7, 2024 One year after a conservative-led backlash, the nationwide celebration of LGBT Pride Month has been subdued so far this month — but that doesn’t mean there are no major exceptions. Conservative boycotts of Target and Bud Light resulted in financial losses and prompted changes at both […]
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 […]
Restoring Ethical Foundations: The Ten Commandments in American Culture
By Dr. Mark H. Creech Christian Action League May 31, 2024 Louisiana is on the verge of becoming the first state to mandate the display of the Ten Commandments in all publicly funded schools and colleges if Governor Jeff Landry signs the proposed bill, HB71, into law. Authored by Rep. Dodie Horton, the bill specifies […]
BREAKING: Marijuana Use Surpasses Alcohol for the First Time in U.S. History
By Peyton Majors Christian Action League May 31, 2024 For the first time in the U.S., daily marijuana use has surpassed regular alcohol use. The new data comes from a major study in the journal Addiction that examined usage of marijuana and alcohol over a 43-year span beginning in 1979 and found there were 17.7 […]
Christian Action League Urges Lawmakers to Reject Any New Gambling Proposals
By L.A. Williams Christian Action League May 29, 2024 More legalized gambling in North Carolina? Senate leader Phil Berger (R-Rockingham) says the odds are against additional casinos being approved this legislative session, but video lottery terminals might be a safer bet. “Senator Berger’s decision not to push for more casinos this year is a step […]
Will an Allegory Help Open Lawmaker’s Eyes?
By L.A. Williams Christian Action League May 31, 2024 Statistics on gambling addiction — 7 million people across the U.S. are problem gamblers, and an estimated 5.5 percent of North Carolina adults are at risk — should give Tar Heel lawmakers pause as they consider opening the door to video lottery terminals and perhaps even […]
Urgent Summer Appeal: Help Us Defend Life in North Carolina
Christian Action League May 29, 2024 As the summer months approach, the Christian Action League faces its most challenging period. While the warmth of the season often brings joy and relaxation, it also marks a critical time for our mission to protect life and uphold Christian values in North Carolina. Today, we urgently need your […]
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 […]