Children are under attack. Christians must protect them.
There’s a group of people who are under assault in this country and have been for decades – but have not been properly recognized as such. It’s not women. It’s not minorities. It’s not immigrants. It’s not Christians. It’s children. Every facet of child rights and well-being is being threatened. Those threats can be seen […]
Put Your Faith Into Action (with Dr. Bill Donohue)
A quick look at American culture will reveal that we as a society have moved away from a Judeo-Christian worldview, and even religion as a whole. Secularism is running rampant and pushing things like abortion and gender ideology. While not every Christian is called to run for office, every Christian is called to be salt […]
North Carolina Ranks 32nd in Religious Liberty: New Report
A recent report released by Religious Liberty in the States ranked North Carolina number 32 based on legal safeguards surrounding issues such as abortion, marriage, and religious practices. This is an improvement from their 2023 report, where North Carolina ranked number 35. Illinois, Florida, and Montana were the top three respectively, while California, Alaska, and […]
Why People are Leaving the Church (With Michael Graham)
Over the last two decades, church attendance has declined across denominations. Some stop attending because they no longer identify with the religion, some because they have had negative experiences in the church, and some leave because of lifestyles that make church attendance challenging. Regardless of the reason, though, this is a significant shift that will […]
Religious Freedom Day and the “Separation of Church and State”
On this day in 1786, Thomas Jefferson’s Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom was adopted by the Virginia General Assembly. This statute greatly shaped the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, which protects the freedom of religion for all Americans, along with religious protections in state constitutions. As a result, January 16th has been proclaimed Religious […]
The Surprising History Behind Some Christmas Traditions
The Christmas season is full of traditions, from decorating trees to kissing under the mistletoe. But why do all of these traditions exist, and how did they get started? This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Michael Foley, author of the new book Why We Kiss Under the Mistletoe: Christmas Traditions Explained, to […]
After Eight Years, Coach Kennedy Takes a Knee on High School Football Field
Last year, Coach Joseph Kennedy made national news when he won a major religious liberty case at the United States Supreme Court after a seven-year legal battle that was the result of his commitment to say a short private prayer of thanks at the end of each football game that he coached. After the Supreme […]
N.C. General Assembly Still On “Summer Break”
As we’ve mentioned the last couple of weeks, the North Carolina General Assembly has been on break, only having pro forma sessions and not taking any substantive action on items this week. Budget negotiations are still underway, and you can learn more about what has been happening recently below! Why the General Assembly Hasn’t Overturned […]
POV: “303 Creative: A Ruling for All Americans”
Imagine being a creative professional in America who creates unique and expressive content that expresses your personal beliefs and worldview. You would sell that content to anyone who approached you, regardless of their physical characteristics or life choices. One thing you would not do, however, is create content or material that conflicts with your personal […]
The General Assembly’s Absence, Casino Gambling, and a Major Win for Religious Liberty
You are probably expecting one of our Weekly Update videos, looking forward to hear what John, Jere, and Sharon have to say about the events of the week, however we do not have a video for you today. John is at a conference this week, and AnnaScott (who runs everything from behind the camera) is on vacation. […]