Christianity Daily Articles

Iran's House Church Movement Growing Rapidly Despite Persecution, According to Reports
Iran’s house church movement is on the rise despite ongoing persecution of Christians, according to various media reports. Cliff Barrows, Billy Graham's Friend and Choir Director, Dies at 93
Cliff Barrows, who served as the head of music choir at the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association for about six decades, died on November 15 at the age of 93. 
Oregon Labor Official Who Made Owners of Christian Bakery Pay Hefty Fine Loses Election
The Oregon Labor Commissioner Brad Avakian, who heavily fined bakery owners Aaron and Melissa Klein for declining a request to bake a cake for the lesbian couple's wedding, lost his race for Secretary of State. 
Washington Supreme Court Hears Arguments Involving Arlene's Flowers Discrimination Case
Hundreds of people were present Tuesday at the Washington Supreme Court as it heard arguments regarding a case that involves Arlene's Flowers, a flower shop which has been accused of discrimination against a gay couple by refusing to make flower arrangements for their wedding in 2013. Post-Elections, Some Grapple with the Term 'Evangelical'
The election of Donald Trump as the next U.S. President came as a shock to some Christians across the nation, but perhaps equally shocking was the exit poll result that 81 percent of evangelicals voted for Trump. 
Majority of Victims Do Not Survive Religious Persecution in North Korea, According to Defectors
Most victims of religious persecution in North Korea do not survive, according to a recent report. LA County Department of Mental Health to Equip Clergy on 'Holiday Blues'
The Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health will be hosting a seminar for religious leaders to raise awareness on the ‘holiday blues,’ or symptoms of depression and anxiety that occur particularly during the holiday season. Donald Trump Says Gay Marriage Decision is 'Settled,' but Abortion Law Must Go Back to States
President-elect Donald Trump said that the issue of gay marriage was “settled.” In CBS 60 Minutes interview with Lesley Stahl, Trump was asked by the host if he personally supported marriage equality to which he replied, "It's irrelevant because it was already settled. It's law. It was settled in ... 
French Parliament Begin Attempt to Impeach Hollande
Opposition MPs in France have prepared a draft resolution to impeach President Francois Hollande, according to media reports. 
Donald Trump Names Reince Priebus Chief of Staff, Steve Bannon as Chief Strategist
Donald Trump has named Reince Priebus, Chairman of the Republican National Committee, as the next White House chief of staff, and Breibart News CEO Stephen Bannon as the “Chief Strategist and Senior Counselor to the President.”












