Religious Liberty & the US Supreme Court Today
The past year has yielded several U.S. Supreme Court rulings on cases impacting religious liberty, from the recent Bostock v. Clayton County—which redefined “sex” in federal employment discrimination law—to the long-running Little Sisters of the Poor case. Some of these rulings have rightfully defended this bedrock freedom of our nation, while others are likely to […]
Marijuana’s Disastrous Effects
The debate over the legalization of marijuana has been going on for years, and more and more states have recently elected to legalize it in some form, either recreational or medical. In fact, marijuana is now legal in 33 states for medical use, and 11 for recreational use. This prompted us at NC Family to […]
Ethics in a Pandemic
We have been battling COVID-19 for roughly half a year, and this fight against the pandemic seems to have polarized our nation even more, rather than bringing us together to fight a “common enemy.” A major disagreement has arisen over the ethical versus medical issues, over “being alive” versus “living.” Dr. R.J. Snell with the […]
Surviving Human Trafficking
Human trafficking is an issue that has received more and more attention in recent years, as the truths about this modern form of slavery have come to light. But many of us may still believe that we are far removed from this horrible industry, and that it could never touch us or our families. But […]
Family and the American Dream
The so-called “American Dream” is an ideal rooted deeply in the founding of our nation. According to this ideal, many people can achieve prosperity and success through hard work and perseverance. Dr. Brad Wilcox from the University of Virginia argues, however, that this success can be closely linked to the strength of the American family, […]
Biblical Principles for Political Engagement
As Christians, we know the freedom to live out our faith, as well as living under a government that protects that freedom, are blessings not everyone around the world has. On a special Independence Day radio show and podcast, NC Family President John L. Rustin and Family Policy Matters host Traci DeVette Griggs welcome David […]
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 […]
Improving Father-Daughter Relationships
As we approach Father’s Day, NC Family wanted to take some time to examine the crucial role fathers play in the lives of their daughters. A strong relationship with her father can lead to mental, relational, and even financial prosperity for a woman later in life. Dr. Linda Nielsen, a professor of Education at Wake […]
The Danger and Detachment of Surrogacy
In our society, surrogacy and in vitro fertilization (IVF) may seem like a practical solution to couples struggling with infertility. Biotechnological advancements have allowed those who are unable to have children themselves to become parents through methods other than adoption. But the dangers of surrogacy and IVF, both to the child and the surrogate mother, […]