Fourth Circuit Hears Oral Arguments in SB2 Magistrates Case
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit heard oral arguments today in a lawsuit challenging North Carolina’s Senate Bill 2. This legislation, otherwise known as the “Magistrate Bill,” is the 2015 law that allows magistrates and registers of deeds employees to recuse themselves from performing duties related to marriages due to a sincerely […]
Upholding Truth in the Age of Non-Monogamy
“Legalizing same-sex ‘marriage’ is not a stand-alone policy, independent of all the other activities of the state. Once governments assert that same-sex unions are the equivalent of marriage, those governments must defend and enforce a whole host of other social changes.” —Jennifer Roback Morse, who wrote this seven years before the U.S. Supreme Court legalized same-sex […]
A Foster Care Crisis: Reaching Out To The Least Of These
Dr. Michael Blackwell, president of the Baptist Children’s Homes of North Carolina, talks about a current foster care crisis in North Carolina. Family Policy Matters Transcript: A Foster Care Crisis: Reaching Out To The Least Of These INTRODUCTION: Thanks for joining us this week for Family Policy Matters. Our guest today is Dr. Michael Blackwell, president […]
A Child’s Conscience Is Best Protection Against Porn
Dr. Thomas Lickona, a developmental psychologist and professor of education at the State University of New York at Cortland, speaks about strategies for battling pornography in our homes and classrooms. Family Policy Matters Transcript: A Child’s Conscience Is Best Protection Against Porn INTRODUCTION: Thanks for joining us this week for Family Policy Matters. I’m Traci DeVette […]
For Your Reward Is Great In Heaven—Part 2
Part 2 of an inspiring speech by David and Jason Benham, courageous twins who are nationally recognized for their advocacy on critical family policy issues and dynamic communication style. The message was delivered at NC Family’s Major Speakers Series in Greenville, N.C., on March 13. Family Policy Matters Transcript: For Your Reward Is Great In […]
2017 Greenville Dinner with The Benham Brothers
NC Family’s 2017 Annual Major Speakers Dinner in Greenville, NC on Monday, March 13, 2017 featured David and Jason Benham—The Benham Brothers—who found themselves on the cusp of the culture wars when HGTV cancelled their home improvement television show due to their support of traditional marriage and the sanctity of human life. Click the video below […]
Family Structure Equality for Children
Jennifer Johnson, Associate Director of the Ruth Institute, speaks about her new book “Marriage and Equality: How Natural Marriage Upholds the Ideal of Equality… for Children.” Family Policy Matters Transcript: Family Structure Equality for Children INTRODUCTION: Thanks for joining us this week for Family Policy Matters. Our guest today is Jennifer Johnson, Associate Director of the […]
POV: Christians Are Eager To Get Involved
The American Culture and Faith Institute (ACFI) released a fascinating survey recently revealing that 95 percent of “Spiritually Active, Governance Engaged Christian Conservatives” or “SAGE Cons” are not satisfied with the state of American culture today. While this finding may not be surprising, what may prove to be informative and encouraging is that 67 percent of these […]
POV: Showing Love Through Sacrifice
Did you know that Saint Valentine was actually one of the earliest martyrs of the church? Although the origin of Valentine’s Day as a holiday is somewhat mysterious, as are the exact identity and details of the life of the man whose namesake the occasion carries, it certainly gives an interesting perspective to today’s holiday. […]
Third Party Reproduction
Jennifer Lahl, Founder and President of The Center for Bioethics and Culture Network, talks about the scientific and political aspects of third party reproduction and the inherent risks associated with these practices. Family Policy Matters Transcript: Third Party Reproduction INTRODUCTION: Thanks for joining us this week for Family Policy Matters. Our guest today is Jennifer Lahl, Founder […]