Resource: Biblical Principles for Political Engagement
We live in a time of intense political polarization. The toxic tone and extreme partisanship can discourage many Christians not only from getting involved, but from even exploring what the Bible has to say about government and politics. But we as Christians should not disengage and deny God’s calling to be salt and light in […]
Attention Attorneys! Urgent Action Needed on N.C. State Bar Proposal!
The North Carolina State Bar is once again considering an amendment to the Preamble of the North Carolina Rules of Professional Conduct for attorneys regarding non-discrimination that would include “sexual orientation” and “gender identity” as protected classes. As stated in the introduction to the proposal, the Preamble “sets forth the values of the legal profession […]
Fourth Circuit Activist Opinion Reads Like A “Transgender Manifesto”
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit ruled last week that a Virginia county school board violated federal law by not allowing a biological female who identifies as male to use the boys restroom at school. In a 2-1 ruling, the 4th Circuit sided with former Gloucester County High School student Gavin Grimm by finding […]
An Inside Look at Adoption: Q&A With Adoptive Parents
Tony and Lesley Biller live in Raleigh, NC, and are parents to four biological children and six adopted children, all between the ages of 10 and 20. Q: How did you know God was calling you to adopt? Was there a point in your lives when it suddenly hit you that this was the right […]
SCOTUS Favors “Caesars Palace Over Calvary Chapel”
In another highly disappointing action, the U.S. Supreme Court has denied the request of a Nevada church to be treated the same as bars, breweries, bowling alleys, gyms, restaurants and even gambling casinos, when it comes to occupancy limits during the COVID-19 pandemic. A Nevada Governor’s order limits church gatherings to a maximum of 50 […]
Status Update on the 2020 “Short” Legislative Session
As the North Carolina General Assembly slows down for the summer, NC Family wanted to take a minute to update you on some of the important measures we have been working on during this “Short Session.” For the most part, lawmakers continue to hold “skeletal” sessions with limited activity as they await Governor Cooper’s action […]
SCOTUS Strikes Montana Law That Discriminates Against Religious Schools
In a major win for school choice and religious liberty, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday that a Montana law preventing religious schools from participating in a state educational scholarship program was unconstitutional. The 5-4 ruling in the case of Espinoza v. Montana Department of Revenue found that the Montana Department of Revenue violated […]
SCOTUS Strikes Down Pro-Life Louisiana Law
The U.S. Supreme Court issued a ruling today in the case of June Medical Services v. Russo saying that the state of Louisiana cannot require abortionists to have admitting privileges at a local hospital in the interest of protecting women’s health. This opinion echoes the High Court’s ruling in Whole Woman’s Health v. Hellerstedt, a similar Texas […]
SCOTUS Redefines “Sex” in Federal Law to Include “Sexual Orientation” & “Gender Identity”
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits workplace discrimination on the basis of “race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.” For years, LGBT activists and their allies have attempted to add “sexual orientation” and “gender identity” to these legally protected classes, but their efforts have been unsuccessful—until yesterday. In a shocking 6-3 […]
ALERT: General Assembly Fails to Address Smokable Hemp in NC Farm Act
The State House and Senate both passed an amended version of the Farm Act last week but only after removing a provision that would have banned the possession and use of smokable hemp in North Carolina. In fact, the agreed upon version of Senate Bill 315 contains no reference to hemp at all. This is highly […]