CHRISTIANITY DAILY

Less American Christians Pray for Aleppo and Mosul in 2016 Than Last Year, Says Survey

Dec 23, 2016

American Christians are less responsive to the Syrian crisis than they were a year ago, according to a World Vision survey conducted by Ipsos Public Affairs.

Rio Archdiocese Launches International Donations Campaign for Upkeep of Christ the Redeemer Statue

Dec 23, 2016

The Archdiocese of Rio de Janeiro has initiated an international campaign to draw in donations for the restoration of Brazil’s “Christ the Redeemer” statue.

Southern Baptist Ethics Division Leader Russell Moore Apologizes to Trump Backers

Dec 22, 2016

Russell Moore, the President of the ethics division of the Southern Baptist Convention has apologized for his comments on President-elect Donald Trump and evangelical Christians who supported him.

North Carolina Legislators Fail to Repeal Controversial Bathroom Law

Dec 22, 2016

North Carolina lawmakers have failed to vote to repeal the state’s bathroom law on Wednesday evening after the governor-elect announced on Monday that a special session would be called to repeal it.

Texas: Judge Allows Restoration of 'Charlie Brown Christmas Poster' on School Nurse Office Door with Bible Verse

Dec 20, 2016

A Texas court ordered restoration of a Bible verse on a Charlie Brown poster that was removed by the administration from a middle school.

Evangelical Leaders Write Letter in Support of EPA Nominee Scott Pruitt

Dec 20, 2016

Over 40 evangelical leaders wrote a letter to President-elect Donald Trump, expressing their support for Secretary of Environmental Protection Agency nominee Scott Pruitt.

Obama Signs International Religious Freedom Act

Dec 20, 2016

President Barack Obama signed a bill that would promote international religious freedom, and help stop the persecution of Christians and religious minorities around the world.

Dylann Roof Found Guilty of Charleston Church Shooting by Federal Court

Dec 16, 2016

A federal court found Dylann Roof guilty of killing nine people at the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, South Carolina in June 2015.

Ohio Governor Signs 20-Week Abortion Ban, Vetoes 'Heartbeat Bill'

Dec 16, 2016

Ohio became the latest state in the US this year to ban abortions after 20 weeks, but vetoed the ‘heartbeat bill’ which prohibited abortion at around six weeks when fetal heartbeat becomes detectable.

Most Churches to Hold Christmas Day and New Year's Services on Sunday

Dec 16, 2016

A new survey from LifeWay Research showed that nine in ten Protestant pastors said their churches will hold services on Christmas Day and New Year’s day, even when both of these days fall on a Sunday.

Pro-Choice Activists File Lawsuits Challenging Abortion Regulations

Dec 14, 2016

Planned Parenthood has filed lawsuits against abortion restrictions in three states and plans to sue every state that has enforced similar regulation or passed pro-life bills.

CNN 'Hero of the Year' Says God Called Him to Serve People with Disabilities

Dec 13, 2016

CNN announced their "Hero of the Year" at their 10th annual awards ceremony on December 11, a man who said he was called by God to help others with disabilities.

Turkey: US Pastor Imprisoned on 'Terrorism' Charges

Dec 12, 2016

A Turkish judge sent US pastor Andrew Brunson to jail in Izmir on terrorism-related charges on December 9th, about two months after he and his wife Norine were detained in October.

Macy's Stops Funding and Matching Donations to Planned Parenthood

Dec 12, 2016

Macy’s has stopped giving funds to Planned Parenthood, a conservative watchdog group 2ndVote reported.

Trump Nominates Constitutional Law Expert Scott Pruitt to Head EPA

Dec 12, 2016

President-elect Donald Trump nominated Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt to head the Environmental Protection Agency.