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Justice is a Christian value

Two weeks ago during the House debate on Iryna’s Law, a friend texted me that Democratic Rep. Marcia Morey was mocking Republicans for supposed hypocrisy. Iryna’s Law — a criminal justice bill to limit bail and ensure that more defendants undergo mental health evaluations — was a direct response to the brutal stabbing of Iryna Zarutska on the Charlotte light...

Ashley Vaughan
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‘God spared Trump’s life,’ prominent NC speakers declare at RNC

Asked if he intends to campaign with Trump in the coming months, Graham told the Carolina Journal that his work is spiritual—not political. He said he's an independent who believes it's important to encourage believers to be involved in the political process and stand for Biblical principles and values.

Brianna Kraemer

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Mark Harris announces bid for Congress

Former congressional candidate, Pastor Mark Harris, a Republican, announced Tuesday morning that he will make a third try for Congress, despite the controversial 2018 election that saw Harris’ victory overturned due to allegations of ballot fraud.  The announcement follows sitting Congressman Dan Bishop's announcement that he will not run for his seat again, seeking instead to be elected North Carolina's attorney general in 2024.

Dallas Woodhouse
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NC Episcopalians lose over half of Sunday worshipers in 2021

COVID-19 and resulting restrictions didn’t just hit schools and businesses; many churches have been devastated by plummeting attendance and donations. The Episcopal Church USA, who this month reported their 2021 numbers, was particularly hard hit, and North Carolina was second only to Oregon in attendance loss among the church’s 110 dioceses. “While in-person average Sunday...

David Larson
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As homeschooling blossoms, N.C.-grown curriculum stands out

One of the world’s top homeschooling curriculums is homegrown right here in North Carolina — and demand for it has only increased since the pandemic, as more families flock to home education. Leigh Bortins created the curriculum Classical Conversations in the 1990s out of a desire to find a community-centered homeschool support group for her...

David N. Bass
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Today’s search for meaning leads some back to worship

Religion and faith have played an important part in the United States going all the way back to our founding fathers. Denied religious freedom in England, they sought to protect their liberty with the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. President Dwight Eisenhower prompted Congress to add the words “under God” to the Pledge of...

Theresa Opeka
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Robinson tells crowd he’ll continue to fight for Christian values, in what he believes is right

Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson says he’s more determined than ever to keep fighting for what he believes is right. Robinson, a Republican, spoke Friday, Oct. 29, during a “Stand Up for America” rally on Halifax Mall in downtown Raleigh. According to the website for the event, hosted by Return America from Wallburg in Davidson County,...

Theresa Opeka