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 […]
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URGENT: Senate Delays Same-Sex Marriage Vote: Contact Sens. Tillis and Burr
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Primary Election: Turnout Up, Budd and Edwards Win, State Races, and Surprises
By L.A. Williams and Hunter Hines Christian Action League May 19, 2022 The most closely watched race of North Carolina’s primary election on Tuesday yielded perhaps the most predictable outcome for a chance at the U.S. Senate seat to be vacated by Republican Richard Burr. Republicans chose Trump-endorsed Congressman Ted Budd, while Democrats gave a […]
Catawba Tribe Clears Another Hurdle in Path to NC Casino
By L.A. Williams Christian Action League May 27, 2021 The Catawba Indians’ plan to build a huge Las Vegas-style casino near Kings Mountain cleared another federal hurdle this week, but the Rev. Mark Creech says the move is no cause for celebration. “I think this is exceedingly sad for the people of Cleveland County. Bad […]
Raleigh Pastor Speaks Out Boldly Concerning ‘The Equality Act’ and Calls for Prayer
CAL Director Urges All Pastors to Take-up The Issue and Lead Their Congregations in Prayer By Hunter Hines Christian Action League March 3, 2021 “It both excites and encourages my heart whenever I see a pastor boldly speak to the issues of our day. There are too many cravenly silent pulpits when a ‘Thus saith […]
U.S. House Passes ‘Equality Act’: Measure Will Upend Religious Freedom
By L.A. Williams Christian Action League February 25, 2021 Passed by the House on Thursday, the so-called Equality Act will upend religious freedom in America unless it can be stopped in the U.S. Senate. “When people hear the word equality, they want to support it because no one should be treated less than equal, but […]
About Burr’s Vote to Convict Former President Donald Trump
By Rev. Mark Creech Christian Action League February 19, 2021 Several years ago, the U.S. Senate took up the repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” a policy that allowed gays, lesbians, and bisexuals to serve openly in the military. The day before the vote, I called U.S. Senator Richard Burr and asked him to vote […]
Tillis and Burr Don’t Support Impeachment, Creech says it Stokes Fires of Anger in the U.S.
By Hunter Hines Christian Action League January 27, 2021 The second impeachment trial of former President Donald J. Trump will begin on February 8. But North Carolina’s two Senators, Tillis and Burr, have indicated they oppose it. The Raleigh News and Observer noted that both Tillis and Burr voted to acquit Trump during his first […]