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 […]
Gambling
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 […]
North Carolina’s Betting Blitz: Billions Wagered, Lives Shattered
By L.A. Williams Christian Action League May 24, 2024 Two months after sports betting became legal in North Carolina, the numbers are jaw-dropping: more than $1 billion wagered between March 11 and April 30 ($1.3 billion if you include incentives offered by the industry to lure people in); $105 million lost by gamblers in April […]
Dr. Mark Creech Urges Churches to Gear Up for 2 Major Political Battles in 2024
By Peyton Majors Christian Action League December 29, 2023 The executive director of the Christian Action League is urging North Carolina churches in a new letter to join the political battle in 2024 against two major bills, one that would legalize medicinal marijuana and another that would dramatically expand gambling in the state. Rev. Mark […]
A Year in Review: Key Legislation Addressed in 2023 by the Christian Action League
By Eleora A. Grace Christian Action League November 3, 2023 For over 70 years, the Christian Action League has been committed to the belief that every Christian is obligated to be his “brother’s keeper.” This commitment drives them to peacefully influence and shape a government that works to secure the highest possible good for all […]
CAL Celebrates State Lawmakers Will Shelve Effort to Expand Gambling
By CAL Staff Christian Action League September 19, 2023 In a resounding victory for Christian values and the well-being of North Carolina communities, the Christian Action League is elated to announce that the North Carolina House and Senate leadership have decided to abandon legislation aimed at expanding gambling in our state for this year. “Now […]
Say No to Expanded Gambling: Your Urgent Action Needed
By L.A. Williams Christian Action League July 21, 2023 A massive expansion of gambling in the form of multiple new casinos and the legalization of video lottery terminals — it’s the last thing North Carolina needs, but it may be what we get unless lawmakers hear from you today! The Rev. Mark Creech, executive director […]
Studies Reveal Addictive Effects of Gambling and Complex Relationship Between Psychopathy and Gambling Problems
L.A. Williams Christian Action League November 22, 2022 “The safe way to double your money is to fold it over once and put it in your pocket,” warned the late Kin Hubbard, a humorist who understood the serious nature of gambling. For those who need more evidence of the slippery slope that starts with a […]
A Little Side Action in Church
By Jeff Larson, The Back Pew “It is troublesome to see how badly gambling has infiltrated the church. Gambling is a sin. It feeds covetousness. God’s Word calls on us to be content with what we’ve been given. “The apostle Paul wrote, ‘I have learned how to be content with whatever I have. I know […]
Is the Bible Silent On the Challenging Social Questions of Our Day?
By Rev. Mark Creech Christian Action League July 8, 2022 It’s been said that “silence is golden.” Is this always true? – especially when something desperately needs to be said – especially when we need a word from God – especially when we need to hear from heaven about how to navigate a complex world […]