CHRISTIANITY DAILY

Ohio City Threatened by Atheist Group Over Nativity Scene Display

Dec 09, 2016

An atheist group has demanded the removal of a nativity scene displayed in front of the city hall of a Cincinnati suburb.

Christian Filmmakers Challenge Minnesota Law on Basis of Protecting Religious Conscience

Dec 09, 2016

Christian owners of a wedding filmmaking company have filed a lawsuit against Minnesota commissioner of human rights and attorney general to challenge state laws that compel them to produce videos of same-sex marriages against their religious beliefs.

Arizona Christian Artists Face Fine of $2,500 and 6 Month Imprisonment for Each Day of Non-Compliance with Law

Dec 08, 2016

Two Christian artists in Arizona may be locked up in prison for refusing to make wedding invitations for same-sex couples as per a state ordinance.

Ohio Legislature Passes 'Heartbeat' Abortion Bill

Dec 08, 2016

Ohio lawmakers passed a bill which would ban abortions when the heartbeats of the fetus become detectable at around six weeks.

Maryland Church Fined $12,000 for Sheltering Homeless

Dec 08, 2016

A church in Maryland is facing a fine of $12,000 for sheltering the homeless.

Donald Trump Nominates Retired Neurosurgeon Dr. Ben Carson as Housing and Urban Development Secretary

Dec 07, 2016

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Dr. Ben Carson, a retired neurosurgeon and former 2016 campaign rival, as the secretary of Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Minority of Americans Morally Object to Assisted Suicide, According to LifeWay Study

Dec 07, 2016

A new survey by LifeWay Research found that a majority of Americans believe medically assisted suicide is morally acceptable. About two-thirds of the people surveyed said that it was morally acceptable for terminally ill patients to seek medical help for swift death, and about the same number of people think doctors must be permitted to aid people to choose death.

Prayer Vigils Held for Oakland Warehouse Fire Victims

Dec 06, 2016

Prayer vigils were held for victims of Oakland warehouse fire around the city, as churches remembered the victims and prayed for them and their families.

More than 60 Percent of Evangelicals Voted in 2016, Says Barna Study

Dec 06, 2016

A recent Barna estimate says that the proportion of different segments who voted this election was not the same, and that the influence of religious groups on election results was significant.

Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast May Face Criminal Prosecution

Dec 06, 2016

Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast could face criminal prosecution for allegedly selling the body parts of aborted fetuses.

Study: Church Attendance Linked to Physical and Psychological Health, Marriage Stability, Longer Life

Dec 05, 2016

Church attendance is linked to longer life, physical and psychological health, and greater marital stability, according to a new study by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health (HSPH).

Donald Trump Nominates James Mattis as Defense Secretary

Dec 05, 2016

President-elect Donald Trump announced that he will nominate retired Marine Corps General James “Mad Dog” Mattis to be his defense secretary.

Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Hospital Ministries Pension Case

Dec 05, 2016

The US Supreme Court will hear appeals in three separate cases relating to Christian-affiliated hospital systems that claim church exemption from federal retirement and pension laws.

Federal Court Rules Against Removal of 'In God We Trust' on U.S. Currency

Dec 02, 2016

A district court in Ohio dismissed a lawsuit that demanded for the removal of the national motto “In God We Trust” from U.S. currency.

Religious Freedom Provision in Military Spending Bill Taken Out

Dec 02, 2016

Lawmakers in Congress have taken out a provision in a military spending bill that would have secured religious freedom protections for charities and federal contractors, according to reports.