By L.A. Williams Christian Action League May 17, 2024 North Carolina is becoming the abortion Mecca of the South. Already a destination for abortion seekers from nearby states such as Tennessee, Alabama, and Kentucky where the procedure is banned outright, the state’s 12-week restriction is also drawing those in South Carolina and Georgia, and now […]
Rev. Mark Creech
Rep. Edwards to Continue Fight Against Marijuana in New Congress with ‘Stop Pot Act’
By Peyton Major Christian Action League May 17, 2024 A North Carolina representative in D.C. isn’t giving up his bid to withhold funds from states and tribes that legalize marijuana for recreational use. A spokesperson for U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards (R-N.C.) told the pro-cannabis website Marijuana Herald that the legislator will “refile the Stop Pot […]
Believe..be Baptized, and be..Buzzed
By Jeff Larson, The Back Pew When I was in my teens, the Hippie movement was a countercultural wave that emerged in response to the conservative norms of the time, societal materialism, and the Vietnam War. Hippies were known for their distinctive styles, including wide bell-bottom jeans, tie-dye shirts, peasant blouses, and ethnic dresses. Women […]
Pillars of Society: Reclaiming Traditional Motherhood in Modern Times
By Rev. Mark H. Creech Christian Action League May 10, 2024 Philosopher, journalist, novelist, and diplomat, the late Michael Novak said nearly 50 years ago, “We live in curious times. Choosing to have a family used to be routine. But so many, so varied and so aggressive are anti-family sentiments in our society today that […]
N.C. Legislators Unite to Adopt Definition of Antisemitism: ‘We Must Take a Stand’
By Peyton Majors Christian Action League May 10, 2024 A bipartisan coalition of North Carolina legislators adopted a new definition of antisemitism this week that supporters said is necessary to combat a wave of hatred against Jewish people that has spread across the nation and the Tar Heel State. By a vote of 105-4, North […]
Two State Lawmakers Act to Curb Gambling’s Negative Pressures on Athletes
By L.A. Williams Christian Action League May 10, 2024 “Sports betting issues are on the rise across the country with prop bets continuing to threaten the integrity and competition and leading to student athletes and professional athletes getting harassed,” NCAA President Charlie Baker posted on social media March 27. At least two Tar Heel lawmakers […]
Marijuana Rescheduling: Between Public Health and Political Expediency
By L.A. Williams Christian Action League May 10, 2024 The Biden administration’s plan to move marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III — a category reserved for drugs with accepted medical uses and low to moderate potential for dependence — is fraught with risks, says the Rev. Mark Creech, executive director of the Christian Action […]
Let Your Moderation Be Known?
By Jeff Larson, The Back Pew “I suggest that all of us are generous – everyone. It’s just some are generous with things like criticism, gossip, bitterness, being judgmental, etc. Jesus taught where your heart is, there will your treasure also be. The amount we invest and to what we invest is demonstrative of where […]
Navigating Faith and Civic Responsibility: Pastor Loran Livingston’s Controversial Sermon
By Rev. Mark H. Creech, DHL Christian Action League May3. 2024 Loran Livingston, the esteemed pastor of Central Church in Charlotte, North Carolina, recently garnered national attention for his bold sermon critiquing the “God Bless the USA Bible,” endorsed by former President Donald Trump. Although I haven’t had the privilege of meeting Pastor Livingston in […]
N.C. Senate OKs $500 Million for Vouchers in a Victory for Parents, School Choices
By Peyton Majors Christian Action League May 3, 2024 The North Carolina Senate this week vigorously debated political worldviews before successfully approving a significant funding allocation — hundreds of millions of dollars — to eliminate the waitlist for the state’s Opportunity Scholarships voucher program. The North Carolina Senate approved House Bill 823, which includes $248 […]