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Heath Lauded by National Pro-Family Leader LaBarbera
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| Mike Heath |
League friend Peter LaBarbera, who leads Americans for Truth, recently published this report about League Executive Director Michael Heath. It details local First Amendment opponent Steve Wessler's objection to use of Scripture in print by Heath earlier this year. It is well worth reading in full, as is everything that Americans for Truth publishes.
Reverse Hatred, Steve Wessler and the New Totalitarians
Mike Heath of the Christian Civic League of Maine is a committed Christian who -- like millions upon millions of pro-family Americans -- opposes homosexual practice and all sex outside marriage. But to social leftists like Steve Wessler, Heath is an extreme “hater” whose views should not even be published in a major newspaper. Can we afford to let the anti-Christian Left become the arbiter of “hate” in America?
Aug 20, 2008 - 6:43:02 PM
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Heath Among Maine's Most Influential Leaders
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| Exec. Dir. Mike Heath |
Confirming
what our supporters and opponents have known all along, the local
political news website PolitickerME ranked League Executive Director
Mike Heath the thirty-eighth (of fifty) most influential Maine leader in its first annual "Power List 2008" this week.
PolitickerME
does a good job in reporting on all things political in Maine. We
thank them for this acknowledgment and for the informative journalism
they provide to politically-minded Mainers.
Mike Heath, Christian Civic League (of Maine)
"Heath
is the lightning rod in Maine politics. If it is controversial, then
the chances are pretty good Heath is somewhere in the mix. His
involvement in many of the social issues that enter into the political
sphere are well known and well documented. Love or hate him, he is a
force in Maine politics."
Jul 29, 2008 - 5:13:41 PM
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Fascinating Mars Hill Forum Available on YouTube
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| Rev. John Rankin |
Rev.
John C. Rankin is the President of the Theological Education Institute
(TEI), based in Connecticut. He is also the League's theological
consultant, and has been for many years. League executive director Mike Heath credits Rankin with linking his Christian convictions with the political call. Heath, a veteran of countless policy battles over the past twenty years, commented, "I don't think I'd be at the League today if it weren't for John."
TEI
has had an online presence for a number of years now, but recently Rev.
Rankin has taken his ministry in a relatively new and bold direction. He has created a YouTube channel for TEI, and
has posted his first Mars Hill Forum video clip.
The
"Is Same-Sex Marriage Good for the Nation?" posting is edited to be
just over nine minutes long, and is fascinating to watch. In it, Rev.
Rankin deftly handles one of today's most contentious issues
(homosexual marriage) in one of the most difficult formats (answering
questions from a hostile audience).
Jul 24, 2008 - 8:00:12 PM
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Focus's Dobson Reaches Radio Royalty
A hearty congratulations is due Dr. James Dobson, Founder and President of Focus on the Family. He is now among the latest inductees to the National Radio Hall of Fame. The Christian Civic League of Maine has enjoyed its close association with Focus on the Family for almost two decades now.
Whoever
said 'good guys finish last' never met the tenacious defender of
traditional marriage and preborn children, Dr. James Dobson!
No cigar: [Howard] Stern again fall[s] short in Radio Hall of Fame voting
"Inductees
named Thursday to the Chicago-based Hall of Fame include ... Dr. James
Dobson's 'Focus on the Family,' which beat Stern and two others in the
national category."
Jul 18, 2008 - 7:41:07 PM
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Brunswick Law Enforcement Bettering Maine
Because of a grant from the Mid-Coast Hospital's substance abuse prevention program, Brunswick law enforcement is encouraging bars and restaurants to enforce the liquor laws more vigilantly.
Read what the New York Times reported in 1911 regarding the League, which was improving Maine in a similar fashion almost one hundred years ago.
Four more eateries stung for serving alcohol to a minor
"Brunswick — In the second sting of the summer, four establishments received liquor license violations Thursday night in an operation led by Community Policing Officer Terry Goan."
Jul 11, 2008 - 3:50:41 AM
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Transgendered Lobby Vows to Block Christians at Polls
League's Heath to EqualityMaine: Apologize For This Intimidation Campaign
Maine's leading homosexual and cross-dressing lobby publicly declared this week to "build a presence at hundreds of polling places" this June 10th in an effort to prevent Christians, social conservatives, evangelicals, and traditional marriage supporters from signing the YES for Marriage and Equality pro-family referendum petitions.
In a May 14th article from the homosexual New England Blade publication, EqualityMaine's Executive Director Betsy Smith "outlined...a plan that asks volunteers to stand with the people the [Christian Civic] League recruits to collect signatures for the petition."
Christian Civic League of Maine Executive Director Michael Heath said, ""I think it is disgusting that so-called 'gay' groups plan on harassing dear Christian grandmothers on Primary Election Day."
"They need to call off this totalitarian campaign of intimidation and apologize," said Heath, "Yesterday wouldn't be soon enough."
May 16, 2008 - 11:50:45 AM
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League Delivers Relief to Flood Victims in Fort Kent
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| Pastor Lawrence Beals holds Bangor Daily News Headlining the disaster |
I ended Thursday night, the National Day of Prayer, in Mars Hill at a
prayer meeting, and started Friday morning with preachers! I joined
some pastors for breakfast. We lamented the situation in Fort Kent,
and all pledged to do what we could. One pastor asked if any
non-monetary help was needed. I told him that I didn't know, at that
point.
My son, Jared, is with me on the
trip. He is driving, helping out dear ole dad. I feel safe
having a U.S. Marine Corp Corporal in the drivers seat, even if he is
only 19 years old. Ooooh Ahhh!
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| Aerial photograph of the worst flooding ever on the Fish River in Fort Kent |
After
breakfast we made a couple media stops and arrived in Fort Kent before
noon. We were slowed in our journey by a full-size pick up truck
towing a giant orange high-capacity pump. He was, no doubt, headed for
a basement in the flooded town.
The flood
had receeded dramatically by the time we arrived on the scene, but the
water was still visible in many places where it didn't belong. Clouds
floated lazily in a deep blue northern Maine sky. The angry flood
waters of the St. John showed no interest in putting a reflected sky
blue smile on its surface. On the contrary the river's water was in a
foul muddy mood as it rushed to the atlantic, to the relief of some
weary victims, I'm sure.
May 2, 2008 - 6:16:38 PM
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League creates official "Group" on Facebook
The League created an official Facebook Group on Sunday, January 13, 2008. Facebook is an online social networking website. Individuals must become a member of Facebook to join the Christian Civic League of Maine Group.
Facebook has millions of users worldwide. It follows on the success of another social networking site used mostly by teens called Myspace. Facebook is attracting more adults to its pages.
Technology experts predict that 2008 will be the year of social networking.
Jan 14, 2008 - 5:04:31 AM
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A Report from the League Administrator
500-50-5 Plan End of Year Gift!
In the next 5 years we are hoping to partner with 500 Evangelical churches, Christian organizations, families, and individuals in Maine committed to giving $50 or more per month to the League. Join in the League's 110th anniversary and receive a "thank-you" gift - Focus on the Family's
Newest Radio Theatre dual CD production "Waves of Grace," which tells of the journey of slave trader-turned-Pastor and author of the beloved hymn "Amazing Grace," John Newton. Read More Here
To donate to either the Christian Civic League or Christian Education League, please send your contribution to 70 Sewall Street, Augusta, ME 04330, or contribute online with your credit or debit card by clicking on the "donate" icon.
Dec 28, 2007 - 2:01:38 PM
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Heath Votes "No" on Question 1
The Christian Civic League of Maine is encouraging Christians across Maine to vote on November 6. The League's PAC, Gambling With the Way Life Should Be has placed its emphasis on Question 1, which asks "Do you want to allow a Maine tribe to run a harness racing track with slot machines and high-stakes beano games in Washington County ?"
Executive Director Michael Heath placed his NO vote by absentee ballot and said, "Mainers don't need the further temptation of another casino."
Nov 2, 2007 - 2:38:37 PM
