By Peyton Majors Christian Action League September 30, 2022 Supporters of a Senate bill that would codify same-sex marriage in federal law have postponed a vote until after the November elections with the goal of garnering enough Republican votes to secure its passage. The bill, dubbed the Respect for Marriage Act (H.R. 8404), would define […]
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The Civil Disobedience of Raising a Family
By Annie Holmquist Intellectual Takeout September 29, 2022 In case you haven’t noticed, times have changed, and somehow, those who hold to traditional societal norms have become the new face of counter culturalism. As this is unfamiliar territory to those on the traditional end of the spectrum, a few lessons are needed in how to […]
URGENT ACTION ALERT Sens. Tillis and Burr Need to Hear from You on Marriage Bill
By Hunter Hines Christian Action League September 16, 2022 “This is, unquestionably, some of the most important information the Christian Action League has reported on,” said Rev. Mark Creech, executive director of the Christian Action League. “If it’s to mean anything, it will require prompt action on the part of every faithful Citizen Christian who […]
Thirty-One UMC Churches in Western NC to Leave Denomination Due to LGBTQ+ Ideology
By Peyton Majors Christian Action League August 26, 2022 More than 30 conservative United Methodist churches in western North Carolina are demanding they be allowed to leave the denomination due to practices that violate Scripture, including the support of same-sex marriage and LGBTQ+ ideology. The 31 churches, part of the Western North Carolina chapter of […]
‘Respect for Marriage Act’ Would Codify Child-Bride Marriages into Federal Law
By Hunter Hines Christian Action League August 10, 2022 Liberty Counsel (LC), a national religious liberty organization, is still sounding the alarm about HR 8404 – The Respect for Marriage Act. The legislation, which would codify same-sex marriage into federal law, is still pending in the U.S. Senate and could be voted on at any […]
If Federal Legislation for Same-Sex Marriage Passes, Religious Protections for N.C. Magistrates No Longer Assured
By M.H. Cavanaugh Christian Action League August 4, 2022 A little more than two weeks ago, the Christian Action League reported on the “Respect for Marriage Act,” passing the U.S. House of Representatives to codify same-sex marriage into federal law. The bill was a response to concerns that since Roe v. Wade had been overturned […]
Breaking Up Is Easy to Do (If You Shack Up First)
By Annie Holmquist Intellectual Takeout February 15, 2022 “Kim Kardashian is here!” my friend said in an excited stage whisper. Pulling my eyes off the major-league baseball game on the field below, I gave her a confused look. It was 2011, and I was still blissfully unaware of the reality TV star and her family. […]
About Changes to Marriage Law in N.C.
By Hunter Hines Christian Action League September 30, 2021 Because the Christian Action League temporarily closed its office when Rev. Mark Creech, executive director, contracted COVID, some good news went unreported. On Wednesday, August 26, Governor Roy Cooper signed S.B. 35 – Max 4-Yr Age Difference to Marry Under 18 Yrs. The Governor said in […]
It Looks Like the Minimum Age for Marriage is About to Be Raised
By M.H. Cavanaugh Christian Action League August 12, 2021 The North Carolina House passed a measure on Wednesday that raises the minimum age for marriage in the state from fourteen to sixteen. The bill, SB 35 – Max 4-Yr Age Diff to Marry Under 18, was in response to concerns that the state’s low marriage […]
Senate Raises Legal Age to Marry in N.C.
By Hunter Hines Christian Action League May 13, 2021 This week the North Carolina Senate raised the age for getting married. Fourteen and fifteen-year-olds can currently marry under exceptional circumstances. S.B. 35: Max 4-Yr Age Diff to Marry Under 18 Years, which unanimously passed the Senate on Wednesday, raises the age to sixteen and disallows […]