Action Alerts

In Cleveland, men can use women’s bathroom by law?

November 10th, 2014

On Wednesday, November 12 at 1:30 PM, there will be a committee meeting at Cleveland City Hall to discuss this ordinance proposed by Cleveland City Councilmen Joe Cimperman and Matt Zone to make all restrooms and showers in Cleveland open to both men and women. That includes businesses and schools, under the “public accommodations” arm of non-discrimination law.

This proposed ordinance outrageously neglects the safety and physical and emotional health of women and children and opens up real possibilities of predators and incidents of rape, assault, public exposure, and other sexual abuse.

Barring one gender from using a restroom facility designated for the other gender would now be a crime, punishable by a $1,000 fine.

WRAP Week

October 27th, 2014

October 26-November 1

D id you know? The average age children are exposed to pornography is 11. For many, such exposure is not sought, but seen unintentionally via the Internet…click here to find out more about how pornography harms children.

Watch “10 Ways to Immunize Your Kids Against Pornography” this online class will help parents understand how to teach their young kids what pornography is, why it’s dangerous and how to reject it using the 5-point CAN DO plan.

This is Outrageous!

August 12th, 2014

Rev. Bill Dunfee, pastor at New Life Beginnings Ministries, is a man of courage who is currently under attack. For years, Pastor Dunfee and many members of his church have been standing and praying outside the Fox Hole Strip Bar in Coshocton, Ohio. Tom George, the strip bar owner who is behind this effort (read AP report), also operates another strip bar in Zanesville, Ohio. CCV has been told by credible reports that Ohio law – the Community Defense Act that requires sex businesses to close between midnight and six o’clock in the morning – is not being enforced by local authorities at either location.

Why is the law not being enforced?

Also, how is going topless in public not a violation of the harmful-to-minors law?

I have personally stood and prayed with Pastor Dunfee outside of the Fox Hole Strip Bar. I witnessed men, who originally came to the strip bar, decide instead to pray with Pastor Dunfee, accept Jesus Christ, and then get back in their cars and drive home to their family. It was incredible. Please pray for Pastor Dunfee and his courageous church members. The topless women say they will be back again next Sunday. Please also pray for the men that frequent these clubs, pray that they would see deliverance and freedom from sexual addiction and pornography. Please pray that these young ladies would leave this lifestyle that exploits and objectifies them. And please pray that Mr. George would have a change of heart. We will keep you up-to-date on our plans to assist the church; for right now, please pray for all involved. Blessings, Phil

State of Ohio Weighs In On Marriage Ruling

July 18th, 2014

This article below from the Cleveland Plain Dealer highlights the State of Ohio’s appeal in defense of Article XV Section XI of the Ohio Constitution – the Marriage Amendment.

Ohio, represented by Attorney General Mike DeWine, has sent a brief asking the U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals (set to hear the case on August 6th, 2014) to overturn District Court Judge Timothy Black’s prior ruling that Ohio must recognize out of state same-sex marriages.

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God’s design for marriage is under attack!

July 9th, 2014

On August 6, 2014 at 1PM in Cincinnati, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit will hear arguments as to whether or not marriage laws defining marriage between one man and one woman are unconstitutional.

To read more and for action steps, please click here.

Stand with Hobby Lobby and Religious Freedom for All Americans

March 25th, 2014

On March 26, 2014, Hobby Lobby and Conestoga Woods go before the Supreme Court to defend their right to operate their businesses in accordance with their faith. Both companies have refused to comply with HHS regulations that mandate they offer insurance policies which include contraceptives, sterilizations, and abortifacient drugs.

Hobby Lobby faces $1.3 million in punishing fines PER DAY if they lose this case OR having to cancel the health coverage for all their employees. It is imperative that religious and conservative Americans demonstrate that a large portion of the American public remains committed to the full expression of religious liberty—as envisioned by our founders, and guaranteed by our Constitution.

CCV is proud to partner with Family Research Council and pro-family organizations throughout the nation to support the #HobbyLobbyDay campaign!

Join us in taking unified action to show our support for religious freedom for all Americans!

Click here for Action Steps and Resources (Updated Daily through March 29)

“Like” Citizens for Community Values on Facebook to get daily #HobbyLobbyDay updates, pictures, and powerful messages to share with your networks and friends and family.

Show Your Support for Religious Freedom and the Ohio RFRA Bill

February 11th, 2014

NEW Update Page for Ohio RFRA: Check it Out & Show Your Support by Sending a Brief Letter in Support of the Bill

The Ohio Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) is currently in the House Judiciary Committee. In order to keep you updated on the bill’s progress, CCV Action has just published a NEW webpage devoted to the Ohio RFRA.

This page will serve to update you on the progress of the Ohio RFRA bill as well as provide you with corresponding ways to show your support and help the bill move forward into law. The page contains background on the bill, resources, current status updates, and ways to help right now!

Check out the new page and SHARE it with your friends: http://www.ccv.org/ohiorfra/

Currently, the best way that you can help the bill is to write a brief Letter of Support.

Go the bottom of the Ohio RFRA webpage (link listed above) for guidelines and brief instructions–it’s very easy and not time-consuming. Your letter of support, presented to the Committee Chair along with hundreds more, is a powerful, effective way to move the bill forward!

Please write your letter of support as soon as possible and CLICK HERE to email us a copy (a WORD document is fine).

Thank You!

IMPORTANT: 30 Day Action Plan to Defeat the BSA Resolution

April 29th, 2013

Dear Scouting Friend,

Last Friday we learned that the BSA resolution which was proposed by national BSA leaders was not just bad. It was really bad. The proposal did not even give to each troop 1boyscout a choice on the matter but instead mandates that all chartered scouting units facilitate open homosexuality among boy scouts, disrespecting thousands of chartering partner churches and their religious convictions. These denominations like the Methodists, the Catholics and Baptists have been the backbone of Scouting for decades and there is simply no way they can embrace this proposal.

The good news is this: I am very optimistic this resolution can and will be defeated. Because if the resolution does pass, it will destroy scouting as we know it because of a mass exodus of tens if not hundreds of thousands of parents, scoutmasters and donors.

Below are three opportunities to engage in our plan of action. Initially, we need people immediately willing to lead and organize local meeting in your council. Later, we will need everyone and anyone to show support. Please carefully review the opportunities below and respond ASAP. The time is short and we have only about 30 days to save scouting from financial, social and legal devastation.

Thanks for all your efforts to preserve Scouting’s timeless values.

Sincerely,
John Stemberger, Founder
www.OnMyHonor.Net

Click here to read more.

Marriage Declaration

March 12th, 2013

Family Research Council in May, before same-sex marriage was approved in the three (3) liberal states of Maryland, Maine, and Washington released an excellent documentary, “The Problem with Same-Sex Marriage.” This Call to Action is based on that program, and I urge you to set aside a half hour to educate yourself on this hot topic.

Click here to read more and sign the declaration.

Your Voice Was Heard!!

February 11th, 2013

BoyScouts blue Last week, it was a done deal.

Or so thought some of the Boy Scouts of America’s national Board of Directors. The board was poised to revoke their longstanding policy against having openly homosexual leaders and Scouts. Only a perfunctory discussion this week stood in the way, and the board would make the decision, appeasing corporate elites and homosexual activists. A done deal.

Then, America stood tall.

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