CHRISTIANITY DAILY

Most Evangelicals Believe Church Plays Major Role in Racial Reconciliation, According to Barna Study

May 09, 2016

A recent study found that 94 percent of evangelical Christians said they believe the church plays a significant role in racial reconciliation. 73 percent of all adults agreed with the same notion, according to the Barna Group study released on May 5.

Korean American Non-Profits Seek to Empower Mothers via 'Healing Seminars'

May 03, 2016

A series of events and seminars for mothers will be taking place in the month of May, which is often known in the Korean community as the ‘month for family,’ as Korea’s Children’s Day lands on May 5, and Parents’ Day lands on May 8.

ISIS Brutally Murders 250 Women in Mosul Who Refuses To Join ‘Sexual Jihad’ As Sex Slaves

Apr 26, 2016

Ever since ISIS has conquered northern Iraq, according to Said Mamuzini, a Kurdistan Democratic Party official from Mosul reported that at least 250 women in Mosul who refused to be sex slaves, and be temporarily married to fighters in the terri group, also known as ‘sexual jihad,’ were murdered.

Target Allows Transgender People to Use Bathroom on the Basis of Their Sexual Identity

Apr 22, 2016

Target will now allow transgender people to use the bathroom and fitting rooms in accordance with their gender identity and not their biological sex.

Flash Flooding Fills Up Houston, Killing 5 and Trapping Residents

Apr 20, 2016

On Monday morning, Greg Abott, the governor of Texas, announced Houston at a state of emergency as rain poured down at rates as great as four inches an hour, inundating nine counties at an accelerated rates—killing five people and trapping residents in their own homes and automobiles.

New Covenant Academy's Graduating Seniors Admitted to Renowned Universities

Apr 15, 2016

New Covenant Academy, a K-12 Christian school comprised of some 180 students, announced earlier this month that all of its 17 graduating seniors were admitted to universities.

Glendale Assures It Will Not Turn Its Back on 'Comfort Women' Grandmothers

Apr 14, 2016

Members of the Glendale City Council have made comments during its Tuesday evening city council meeting in support of the Korean ‘comfort women,’ who were victims of sexual slavery in World War II, in response to backlash from Korean American activists.

Massive Leaks of Offshore Financial Transactions Expose Global Network of Illegal Transactions and Crime

Apr 05, 2016

Over 11 million documents were leaked from Panamanian law firm Mossack Fonseca disclosing hidden financial dealings of over 214,000 entities in about 200 countries and territories.

Bipartisan Committee Urges Obama to Confront Chinese President on Human Rights Issues

Apr 04, 2016

A congressional committee asked President Barack Obama to confront Chinese President Xi Jinping on the worsening human rights situation, including imprisonment of Nobel Laureate Liu Xiaobo, during his US visit last week.

Korean American Non-Profit Seeks to Help Eligible Individuals Apply for Citizenship with Free Workshop

Apr 01, 2016

As the presidential elections are quickly approaching, the Korean Resource Center (KRC) has decided to offer free workshops on how to apply for citizenship to help as many Korean immigrants as possible to become eligible to vote.

Open Stewardship Foundation Continues to Give 10 Percent Back to the Community

Mar 25, 2016

The effort to 'give back 10 percent to the community' by Open Bank and Open Stewardship Foundation has continued once again this year. According to the foundation, this year's process focused more on transparency and integrity during the evaluation and selection process of the applicants.

Korean American Non-Profits to Host 'Healing Seminar' for Mothers

Mar 24, 2016

A group of Korean American community service organizations have held hands to provide a 'healing seminar' for Korean mothers in Los Angeles. The seminar, themed 'How is your heart, Mom?', will take place at the Korean American Family Services (KFAM) office from 10 AM to 12 PM on March 31, and is co-hosted by KFAM, Koreatown Youth and Community Center (KYCC), and YNOT Community Services.

‘The Unresolved Issue of Comfort Women... Restorative Justice Must Be Brought About’

Mar 24, 2016

What would a Christian’s perspective look like regarding the issue of the Japanese Army’s ‘comfort women’? How could the long-lasting and historical pain that resulted from their abuse be resolved? The Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America hosted a forum regarding the issue called, “Christian Social Justice and the Japanese Army’s Comfort Women Issue” on March 17.

Refugees at Greater Risk of Schizophrenia than Native-Born and Non-Refugee Migrants, Says Study

Mar 17, 2016

Refugees have increased risk of psychotic disorders as compared to native-born and other people who have migrated for other reason apart from fleeing war, according to a new Swedish study published in BMJ medical journal.

Local, State, Community Leaders Share Resources on Combating Homelessness

Mar 17, 2016

About 20 leaders of the community and homeless ministries gathered in Los Angeles on Tuesday morning to share and discuss what they have been doing thus far in terms of reaching out to the homeless, what resources they need and may be able to receive from the government, and ways they can partner with the government to be more effective in their outreach.