Family Mountain
The family is the centerpiece of any functioning society. Unfortunately, families in the U.S. have been under attack and suffered from dysfunction for decades. Divorce, fatherlessness, abuse and same sex marriage are among the primary culprits. We believe God wants to bring healing to marriages and relationships, ending this chaos and providing a solid moral foundation for our children. 1
Issues such as required teaching of gender ideology in public schools, males in female bathrooms, and a plethora of other iniquitous practices are impacting the family unit in our state and across the country. We must advocate for Biblical principles in our schools, libraries, health care facilities, and all areas of society to combat the moral decay pervasive in our society. Grassroots involvement in the political process can be very effective in passing moral laws which align with biblical principles and improve our schools, workplaces, and the home environment.
Resources Pertaining to Families
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From the Christian Coalition, July 5, 2024
U.S. Senators Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), along with Congressman Ralph Norman (R-S.C.-05), have filed an “amicus curaie” (or “friend of the Court”) brief in the case of Kerr v. Planned Parenthood.
The brief supports South Carolina’s determination that Planned Parenthood does not qualify to receive Medicaid funding. The South Carolina Republicans were joined by seven other senators and 58 other members of the House of Representatives. Read the entire article
Directory of Family Support & Protection
Organizations on SCIWAY (The South Carolina Information Highway)
Directory of Health & Medical Resources on SCIWAY(The South Carolina Information Hwy.)
Family Policy Alliance – “United for Families”
is a national non-profit Christian organization that was founded in 2014, originally part of Focus on the Family. Palmetto Family Council is a member of the FPA Alliance. FPA’s main issues are life, sexuality, family, and religious freedom.
FPA’s initiatives include the following: Help Not Harm-End Transgender Experiments on Kids!; Save Girls Sports; and Parental Rights.
Focus on the Family is a 501 (c)3 organization located in Colorado Springs, CO, that strives to help families thrive in Christ. FOTF provides resources on marriage, parenting, adoption, faith, culture, pro-life, mental health, referrals for counseling, help with pornography addiction and abusive relationships, help with understanding homosexuality and transgenderism, and ways cope with tragedy.
Gender Ideology-Alliance Defending Freedom’s Church and Ministry Alliance provides many resources including videos on this subject.
Miracle Hill Ministries is a 501 (c)3 Christian non-profit ministry in the Upstate of South Carolina. Among the services that it offers are the following: rescue missions/homeless shelters; food warehouse/community food pantry; children’s ministry/foster homes; addiction recovery centers and transitional housing.
Moms for Liberty is a nation-wide 501(c)4 organization dedicated to fighting for the survival of America by unifying, educating and empowering parents to defend their parental rights at all levels of government.
One Millions Moms Our goal is to stop the exploitation of our children, especially by the entertainment media (TV, music, movies, etc.). OMM is a division of The American Family Association, and was begun to give moms an impact with the decision-makers and let them know we are upset with the messages they are sending our children and the values (or lack of them) they are pushing.
Susan B. Anthony PRO-LIFE America’s
mission is to end abortion by electing national leaders and advocating for laws that save lives, with a special calling to promote pro-life women leaders.
Susan B. Anthony PRO-LIFE America’s
Find a pregnancy center near you, talk to someone by calling the helpline, or use our live chat to talk with someone any time, day or night.
Her PLAN (Pregnancy and Life Assistance Network) Directory, a ministry of Susan B. Anthony PRO-LIFE AMERICA
As each woman’s story and needs are unique, she may need mentorship resources, material support, financial assistance, education or job training resources, or access to childcare, for example. Support providers on the Her PLAN directory encompass seven categories of care and 25 subcategories – all focused on wrapping around her with comprehensive support in her time of need.
Turning Point Faith USA , which exists to serve the American church by resourcing Christians across the nation to boldly stand for truth, liberty, and the Kingdom, partners with Choices, whose mission is to provide facts and information to help individuals make informed decisions about their body, sexuality, and future.
Palmetto Family Council is a 501 (c)3 organization in South Carolina which offers “Christ-centered reconciliation”/addiction recovery and resources pertinent to the family and also provides information on adoption, marriage, depression and parenting. PFC is a member of the Family Policy Council’s Alliance of state organizations. (803)733-5600 [email protected]
SCHOOLS (See the EDUCATION Mountain page)
The American Family Association is a 501 (c)3 non-profit organization, one of the largest and most effective pro-family organizations in the country and is located in Tupelo, Mississippi. Since its’ inception in 1977, A.F.A. has worked to inform, equip, and activate individuals and families to transform American culture and to give aid to the church, here and abroad, in its calling to fulfill the Great Commission.
Read The Stand, the official online and print publication of the American Family Association.
Listen to The American Family Radio programs and podcasts including The Awakening by Bishop E.W. Jackson.
Focus on the Family – Engaging in the Culture
Listen to Focus on the Family’s President, Jim Daly’s podcast, ReFOCUS with Jim Daly Jim states, “Our culture grows more complicated and challenging every day, and we want to address those tough issues on the ReFOCUS,”
Subscribe to Focus on the Family’s news with a Biblical world view, The Daily Citizen free with a donation of any amount.
Focus on the Family has an array of podcasts for adults and also “The Official Average Boy” podcast for kids 8-12 years of age and the very popular podcast, “Adventures in Odyssey.”
Focus on the Family’s BOUNDLESS is a website for young adults with a focus on singleness, adulthood, personal growth, dating with a purpose, career and marriage preparation.
Focus on the Family’s PLUGGED IN offers reviews of movies, books, TV programs, games, and YouTube channels.
In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) – Moral and Ethical Considerations
Focus on the Family provides articles, resources, and referrals on this topic.
Focus on the Family‘s Pro-Life resources including “Pre-Born Should I Have a Baby?”; abortion facts, stats, and research; pregnancy loss; adoption; post-abortion recovery, and when it’s not too late for an abortion pill reversal.
For alternatives to abortion (pregnancy resource centers), click on MyChoice.org and find a clinic nearby or visit OptionLine.org to chat, talk by calling 800-712-4357 or respond through text sent to “Helpline” sent to 313131 — at any time.
Focus on the Family’s SEE-LIFE An organization committed to strengthening pregnancy centers across the country to provide an even more holistic approach to care for women and babies, seeing life the way that God see it when in regards to unplanned pregnancy.
Live Action is a 501 (c)3 human rights non-profit and a leader in the pro-life movement. This organization offers information on abortion pill reversal, pregnancy, adoption, housing help, healing after abortion, health care resources, and training and educational resources for advocacy.
Pro-Life Pregnancy Centers and
Support in the Upstate
Anderson
Clemson and Seneca
Easley
Three locations-Greenville, Greer, and Powdersville locations
Greenville
Nightlight Christian Adoptions
Greer
Spartanburg
The right to keep and bear arms (for self-defense, protecting yourself and your family from harm, as well as for hunting, providing food for yourself and your family).
America’s 1st Freedom-A monthly publication of the National Rifle Association
S. CAROLINA SECOND AMENDMENT SANCTUARY STATE MAP
THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR GUN RIGHTS
THE NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR GUN RIGHTS
THE NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION
Recent SC Legislation Pertaining to Family
Help Not Harm Bill H. 4624 prohibiting the performance of a medical procedure or the prescription or issuance of medication of or to a minor that is intended to alter the appearance of the minor’s gender or delay puberty. This bill was signed into law May 29, 2024 by Governor McMaster. Read this article from Alliance Defending Freedom for more information on this topic.
Family Policy Alliance’s analysis of SC’s Help Not Harm Act
Help Not Harm Bills have been passed in 23 states. Challenges to the Help Not Harm in two states have been made and thus the U.S. Supreme Court will likely be hearing the case in June 2025.
The Child Online Safety Act Bill 3424 protects minors from harmful online content by mandating websites containing 33.33% or more material deemed harmful to minors implement an age verification system to ensure that users under 18 years old cannot access the material.
Effective January 1, 2025H 3594 The South Carolina Constitutional Carry/Second Amendment Preservation Act of 2024 allows for constitutional/permitless carry and strengthens the right to self-defense in South Carolina by recognizing the right of all adults to carry a concealed firearm without first obtaining the government’s permission.
S. 915 The Health Czar Bill was stopped from passing at the end of the 2024 general assembly session, thanks to Freedom Caucus member Representative Josiah Magnuson (R) Spartanburg; however, the bill will undoubtedly be brought before the legislature again in 2025.
The Boston Consulting Group that made the recommendations have close ties with the globalist World Economic Forum, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and Partnership for Global LGBTI Equality. Palmetto Watch states, “Governor Henry McMaster and the establishment behind the curtain are doing their best to expand socialized healthcare in South Carolina, which will ultimately cost taxpayers more money.” Read Palmetto State Watch’s most recent article on why this bill is not good for South Carolina. For more information, also read the four previous articles on this bill which are available here.
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