U.S. Supreme Court Unanimous in Support for Faith-Based Foster Care Agency
In a unanimous 9-0 ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court found that the City of Philadelphia discriminated against Catholic Social Services because of the foster care agency’s religious views. This is undoubtedly a victory for religious freedom, but especially for the children of Philadelphia who are in need of forever homes. The case of Fulton v. City […]
The Dangers of “Death with Dignity”
In recent weeks, we at NC Family have kept you updated on the progress of multiple pro-life bills that have seen action in North Carolina General Assembly. While laws defending human life at its beginning are critical, laws preserving human life to its natural end are equally as important. This makes a bill introduced in […]
ACTION ALERT: Help Save Women’s Sports in North Carolina!
A bill has been filed in the North Carolina General Assembly to preserve girls’ and women’s sports in middle school, high school, and at the collegiate level, and to ensure a level playing field for female athletes. HB 358—Save Women’s Sports Act would require athletic teams to be designated—based on biological sex—as either: (1) males, men, […]
POV: Lessons from Lincoln
Over the past few weeks, I’ve been thinking a lot about where America finds herself as we enter into 2021. Last week’s inauguration, the transfer of power, changes in public policy, and months of heightened political and racial tensions all have me thinking a lot about how we – as citizens, as parents, as neighbors, […]
A Time for Hope and Prayer, Not Despair!
As the dust begins to settle from the events of the first week of 2021, many Americans are reconsidering their wish that the now infamous 2020 would finally come to an end. Political strife, social unrest, violent and deadly attacks in the U.S. Capitol, and a spiking global pandemic have left indelible stains on the […]
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 […]
SCOTUS Issues Two Major Wins for Religious Liberty
The U.S. Supreme Court issued rulings on two major religious liberty cases yesterday. One found that federal departments had the authority to exempt religious and non-religious organizations from the Affordable Care Act’s “contraceptive mandate” if these organizations have sincere religious or moral objections. The other found that the government cannot interfere with employment disputes regarding […]
Stand Courageous Men’s Conference Coming To NC, January 24-25
Our friends at the Family Research Council (FRC) in Washington D.C. are hosting a national series of “Stand Courageous Men’s Conferences” across the country, and we are excited that they are bringing this conference to Kernersville, NC on January 24-25! Men are finding it more and more difficult to respond to the question of how […]
It’s Time To March for Life!
There are two major opportunities this month to publicly express your support for the value of human life as a precious gift from God. The North Carolina Rally and March for Life is in downtown Raleigh this Saturday, January 18, 2020; and the National March for Life is in Washington, D.C. next Friday, January 24, […]
Be A Pro-Life Advocate In Your Church This Week!
This Sunday, January 19, is Sanctity of Human Life Sunday. Is your church ready to commemorate this important day? A quick call from you could be just the reminder your pastor needs to take this opportunity to promote the value and dignity of every human life. First recognized in 1984 by President Ronald Reagan, Sanctity […]