Christianity & the “Cancel Culture” (Part 2)
In the face of a vocal and increasingly hostile “Cancel Culture,” many Christians may be tempting to withdraw from the culture and from a sinful world, to focus solely on evangelism and await Christ’s return. But to do this misses a major part of our calling, set forth by Jesus himself. David and Jason Benham—The […]
PERSPECTIVE: The Vaccine That Leads to Life Eternal
Since the coronavirus pandemic hit our state, nation, and world months ago, I have been burdened by a conviction that has both plagued and inspired me. As governmental stay-at-home orders were implemented, hand sanitizer became the hottest commodity on the market, and ordinary people began appearing in public wearing latex gloves and surgical masks to […]
SC-Based Indian Tribe Holds Groundbreaking Ceremony for Casino in NC
The South Carolina-based Catawba Indian Nation plans to hold a “groundbreaking ceremony” today on a tract of land in North Carolina where it intends to build a 200,000-plus square foot gambling casino. The 16-acre site sits along the I-85 corridor in Kings Mountain just 35 miles west of Charlotte. Although the U.S. Department of the […]
Unpacking SCOTUS’s Redefinition of “Sex”
On June 15, 2020, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a ruling in Bostock v. Clayton County, Georgia saying that “sex” in federal anti-discrimination law included “sexual orientation” and “gender identity.” As NC Family shared with you, this ruling by our nation’s highest court could have disastrous ramifications for religious freedom, freedom of speech, personal privacy, […]
Fighting the Sexualization of Children
Instruction in middle and high school on human anatomy, development, and sexuality has been occurring for decades, but in recent years, this instruction has taken a more explicit and dangerous turn. Schools are being pushed by far-left groups like Planned Parenthood and Southern Poverty Law Center to radically change their sex-ed curricula to include information […]
Why So Many Governors and Other Local Officials are Violating Religious Liberty
Whoever said, “Eternal vigilance is the price of liberty,” was certainly correct. Especially in times of crisis. For instance, it took a lawsuit to convince Illinois Gov. J. B. Pritzker to allow religious people to leave their homes to exercise their freedom of religion. Under his original executive order, the governor would permit “Essential Businesses […]
VIDEO: 2020 General Election Candidate Resource
As NC Family works to survey all candidates running for state and federal offices for our 2020 General Election Voter Guide, we have compiled a resource for voters to begin their own research into where candidates stand on important issues such as life, marriage, and religious liberty. NC Family President John L. Rustin shares details […]
VIDEO: Update on NCGA COVID-19 Relief Bills
The NC General Assembly has been working hard this week to craft bipartisan legislation to provide COVID-19 relief to North Carolina citizens. NC Family President John Rustin updates you on when we can expect these bills to pass the General Assembly, and what types of relief they provide.
VIDEO: 2020 Session Underway!
The NC General Assembly’s 2020 legislative session is underway! NC Family President John Rustin shares what lawmakers will be focusing on as they resume their work, and how NC Family continues to be watchful and involved in the legislative process during the COVID-19 pandemic.
VIDEO: Recapping Super Tuesday!
Yesterday was Super Tuesday, where voters across North Carolina and the nation voted for candidates to represent their parties in the November 3 General Election. There were a few surprising results once the votes were counted, and NC Family President John Rustin shares some of the most important outcomes from yesterday’s primary. Complete results from Super […]