By Peyton Majors Christian Action League July 19, 2024 Republican Donald Trump accepted his party’s nomination Thursday and credited divine intervention for sparing his life from an assassin’s bullet, telling a national television audience and a cheering crowd in Milwaukee that “almighty God” protected him. It was Trump’s first public speech since the assassination attempt […]
Marriage
Republicans Propose Changes to GOP Platform on Abortion and Same-Sex Marriage, Rev. Mark Creech Speaks Out
By Hunter Hines Christian Action League July 8, 2024 As the 2024 Republican National Convention approaches, conservative evangelical leaders are voicing strong opposition to proposed changes in the party platform that would soften its stance on abortion and remove language opposing same-sex marriage. The platform, backed by presumptive presidential nominee and former President Donald Trump, […]
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 […]
Words Matter: Methodist Church’s Decision to Replace ‘Husband’ and ‘Wife’
By L.A. Williams Christian Action League January 10, 2024 The word “husband” appears in 104 verses in the Bible, showing up in 29 books; the word “wife,” a whopping 360 verses in 38 books. But don’t tell leaders of the Methodist Church in the United Kingdom. They may get offended. The denomination that just over […]
Syphilis Spikes in NC by 574%: Its Impact on State’s Newborns
By L.A. Williams Christian Action League November 30, 2023 Syphilis cases are skyrocketing in North Carolina, and some of the state’s youngest and most vulnerable citizens are paying the price for their parents’ poor decisions. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services issued an alert about the sexually transmitted disease this month, reporting […]
Revelation Chapter 19: The Marriage of the Lamb and the Joyous Celebration of the Bride
By Rev. Mark Creech Christian Action League November 22, 2023 Marriage ceremonies are celebrated in diverse ways around the world. The institution of marriage between a man and a woman transcends cultural boundaries and eras. Throughout history, it has been marked by grandeur, tradition, and unique customs, each reflecting the love stories and backgrounds of […]
Two More Local GOP Chapters Censure Burr and Tillis Over Marriage Vote
By L.A. Williams Christian Action League February 16, 2023 At least two more local chapters of the Republican Party — those in Cabarrus and Davie counties — have passed resolutions to censure former U.S. Sen. Richard Burr and Sen. Thom Tillis for abandoning the GOP platform on marriage and voting for the misnamed Respect for […]
State’s A.G. Josh Stein ‘Should Read his Bible,’ Says Viral Letter to the Editor
By Peyton Majors Christian Action League January 27, 2023 A North Carolina resident sparked a lively Internet debate in recent days when he suggested, in a letter to the editor, that state Attorney General Josh Stein should read his Bible before disagreeing with Christians on the issues of abortion and same-sex marriage. The letter to […]
Burr, Tillis Censured by Local GOP over Support of Same-Sex Marriage Bill
By Peyton Majors Christian Action League December 21, 2022 A county-level chapter of the North Carolina Republican Party has censured the state’s two U.S. senators over their support for same-sex marriage and is urging the state party to do the same. The Granville County Republican Party passed the resolution this month censuring Sens. Richard Burr […]
Nearly One-Third of Methodist Churches in NC Split from UMC’s Eastern Conference, 50 More in the Western
By L.A. Williams Christian Action League December 21, 2022 They say that “breaking up is hard to do.” Congregations separating from the United Methodist Church could probably add a verse or two to the Neil Sedaka classic as 2022 winds to a close with nearly a third of the Methodist churches in the North Carolina […]