Magistrates Sue to Defend Religious Liberty
A former and a current magistrate in North Carolina are suing the Administrative Office of the Courts arguing that an AOC directive would force them to solemnize the union of same-sex couples in violation of their constitutionally protected religious liberties and that it has placed their jobs in jeopardy. On February 11, former Moore County […]
Rustin Responds to State of the State
North Carolina Family Policy Council president John L. Rustin released the following statement in response to the State of the State address presented by Governor Pat McCrory on Wednesday, February 4, 2015. “While we appreciate Governor Pat McCrory’s service to the State of North Carolina, we are deeply distressed by the complete omission of critical […]
Bill Would Protect Religious Rights of Public Servants
A measure that would protect certain public servants in North Carolina from being forced to perform or issue licenses for same-sex union ceremonies in violation of their sincerely held religious beliefs was introduced in the State Senate today. Filed by Senate President Pro Tempore Phil Berger (R-Rockingham), S2-Magistrates Recusal of Civil Ceremonies would establish a […]
NC Lawmakers Get Down To Business
The North Carolina General Assembly returns to Raleigh today to begin the 2015 Legislative Session in earnest, and the North Carolina Family Policy Council will be present at the legislative building on a daily basis to represent the interests of North Carolina families before state lawmakers. If early reports are any indication, much of the […]
ALERT: Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Marriage Cases
On Friday afternoon, January 16, the United States Supreme Court announced that it will take up marriage cases on appeal from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit covering Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky and Tennessee. According to an Associated Press report on WRAL.com, the case is expected to be argued in April, and a […]
Greensboro Adopts Controversial Housing Ordinance
Last week, the Greensboro City Council (pictured) voted to add special protections for “sexual orientation,” “gender identity,” and “gender expression” to the municipality’s Fair Housing Ordinance, making it the first city in North Carolina to adopt such a policy. According to the Greensboro News & Record, the city council also voted to add these terms […]
King, NC to Remove Christian Flag from Memorial
A four-year battle over the flying of the Christian flag at a city park in King, North Carolina, came to a disappointing end this week, when members of the King City Council voted to remove the flag and a statue of a praying soldier from the park as part of a settlement agreement. At a […]
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Dear Friend of the Family, You are such an important part of the North Carolina Family Policy Council, and I want to thank you for your participation and support. I also want to ask you to consider making a special year-end contribution to enable us to remain on the cutting-edge of important issues like preserving […]
Thanksgiving and Gratitude!
As the leaves change color and fall to the ground, it is a clear sign that we are moving quickly into another season. As our nation pauses this week to give humble and sincere thanks for our bountiful blessings from God, we here at the North Carolina Family Policy Council are especially thankful for you, […]
Prayer “In Jesus’ Name” Restored in Forsyth County
In a major win for religious freedom in North Carolina, a federal district court judge lifted an injunction last week that has prohibited the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners (pictured left) from opening public meetings with sectarian prayers, including prayers “in Jesus’ name,” for the past four years. The action comes after attorneys with Alliance […]