Biblically Informed Public Policy Inscribed on the walls of our State Capital are the words "In God We Trust." We have an incredible heritage of Christian Citizenship in the State of Michigan, but in our present cultural climate, it is all the more important that the people of God are discerning and consistent in prioritizing principled truth over political agendas of the world. To that end, CTV seeks to empower the faith community with meaningful information on the issues of the day. We invite you to follow us on social media for the latest news & resources! Christian Citizenship: Principle over Politics Beware of the Progressive Move Toward "Equity" This excellent article from The Federalists details how Equality of Outcome is the antithesis of Equality before the Law. Good Governance Requires Trustworthy & Transparent Elections Earlier this week, Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson agreed to resolve a federal lawsuit that alleged she allowed Michigan’s voter rolls to become inflated and inaccurate, in violation of the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA). Read more about the progress being made to restore accurate voter roles. What Christians Need to Know About Critical Race Theory “To have a Christian worldview is to hold views that are consistent with the Bible, not to only have views that are in the Bible. The problem with Critical Race Theory is not that it isn’t found in the Bible; it’s that it offers a very different explanation of humanity, sin, and redemption than the Bible does.” Read more. How Progressive Seeks to Hijack Christian Faith As Christians, we are called to make decisions based on the Biblical standard of truth and morality. However, there is a growing progressive effort that seeks to redefine these standards in a humanistic light. This article contains practical details on discerning these attempts to redefine truth. In Defense of the Sanctity of Life CTV Joins other Pro-Life Advocates in supporting Informed Consent for the Coronavirus Vaccine We are proud to stand with our friends at Right to Life of Michigan in supporting bill language requiring informed consent for vaccines developed using tissue from aborted babies in the Michigan coronavirus budget supplement. Read more. Congress Proposes Using COVID Relief to Fund Abortion As the Christian Post reports, "Proposals introduced by Democrats include: “$750 million for global health activities and billions in funding for community health centers without applying the Hyde Amendment” —which forbids the use of taxpayer dollars to pay for abortions — and a “$50 million increase in funding for the Title X program.”' Michigan Legislature Moves to Fund Pro-Life Crisis Pregnancy Aid CTV supports HB 4189 because being pro-life is about more than stopping abortion; we must take action to support the health and viability of choosing life. This legislation is an excellent step to making sure our local communities have the resources to do just that. US Congress Debates Bill to Establish a "Right to Abortion" If passed, HR 5, the pro-abortion Equality Act, would create a “right to demand an abortion." Learn more about this damaging bill. Texas Successfully Defunds Planned Parenthood As of last week, "Texas is no longer funding Planned Parenthood, having successfully removed the abortion company from the state’s list of eligible Medicaid providers. Read the full story here. Protecting Family & Traditional Gender North Dakota Passes Common Sense Bill in Defense of Gender Last week, the the North Dakota House passed a bill protecting traditional, biological gender and requiring transgender athletes to play on sports teams aligned with their actual gender. Learn more. A Planned Parenthood Clinic is Dispensing Cross-Sex Hormones to Trans-Identifying Youth Even though many of the patients coming into the clinic claiming a transgender identity showed signs of emotional and mental health issues, life-altering hormones and drugs are frequently dispensed with little examination or treatment of underlying problems. Read more about the impact on the individuals and longterm family health here. Wide Reaching "Equality Act" Jeopardizes Religious Conscience in the Name of Non-Discrimination The legislation would codify discrimination protections based on sexual orientation and gender identity into federal law and could create reverse discrimination for people of faith. Read more. Train Up a New Generation of Godly Citizens Early Registration for LEAD Ends on March 15! Teens today have a divine destiny and great leadership potential. LEAD is a real-world leadership and Biblical worldview experience unlike any other. The week long program LEAD inspires teens to find their ultimate identity in Christ and their highest calling as His ambassador. Throughout this week-long camp, students build key life skills such as teamwork, critical thinking, and communication through virtual leadership simulations. Teens leave equipped to go out as courageous Christians in a corrupt culture and empowered through relationships built with leadership-minded peers and mentors. There are three life-changing weeks of LEAD to participate in: June 20-25, July 11-16, and July 25-30. The Student Statesmanship Institute, the parent organization of LEAD, is committed to keeping programs affordable, especially for our first-time students. This year, students can receive a $30 discount if they register and pay in full before March 15. First time students can also participate in the Youth Empowerment Scholarship Program and will receive $100 towards tuition costs. We're especially excited about our new YES Program that awards first-time students $100 scholarships to be applied towards their registration. Discover more about YES, Referral Discounts, and Financial Aid on our website at www.ssionline.org/lead/discounts. Donate to CTV Citizens for Traditional Values is supported entirely by the generous donations of businesses, individuals, and churches. 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