Christianity Daily Articles

Foster Kids More Likely to Face Mental and Physical Health Problems, Says Study
A new study has found that children who spend time in foster care are at a significantly greater risk of psychological and physical health problems which range from asthma, obesity, and developmental delays to depression, learning disabilities, and behavioral problems. 
Pro-Life Organizations and Congressmen Express Opposition to New Rule Prohibiting States from Defunding Planned Parenthood
Pro-life groups and lawmakers are protesting a new rule proposed by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to inhibit states from restricting the Title X funding to abortion providers including Planned Parenthood. 
APA Survey: Presidential Elections 2016 Source of Stress and Anxiety for Americans
American Psychological Association (APA) released the findings of their annual “Stress in America” survey which reveals that this year’s presidential elections is a source of anxiety to many Americans. 
Iraqi Troops Assemble Around Mosul to Prepare for Likely Assault on City
Hundreds of Iraqi Special Forces assembled near the ISIS-held Mosul in preparation for an anticipated confrontation with the militant group to uproot them from their stronghold city. 
Boko Haram Releases 21 Abducted Chibok School Girls in Nigeria
Boko Haram has freed 21 of the nearly 200 girls held by the kidnappers following a negotiation between the group and the Nigerian government. 
Pakistan's Supreme Court Adjourns Asia Bibi Capital Punishment Appeal
Pakistani Supreme Court has delayed the hearing of Christian woman Asia Bibi’s blasphemy case, after a member of the bench recused himself from the case. 
Faith Leaders of Multiple Religious Groups Call on Obama to Reject USCCR Report
Leaders of various religious groups have called on President Barack Obama to reject a US Commission on Civil Rights (USCCR) report which says that religious organizations discriminate under the guise of religious freedom. 
Bible Society Formed in Azerbaijan After 20 Years of Waiting
Bible Society was approved last month in Azerbaijan after a 20-year struggle. 
Higher Calling Conference Organizers Hope for 'Resurgence' in Young Leaders
SOON Movement (also known as Korea Campus Crusade for Christ, or KCCC) will be hosting its annual winter conference once again this year from December 20 to 23 at the Town and Country Resort & Convention Center in San Diego, CA. 
Asia Bibi's Appeal Against Blasphemy Charges to Be Heard by Pakistan Supreme Court
Pakistani Supreme Court will be hearing Asia Bibi’s final appeal on October 13th. Bibi is a Christian woman who was given death penalty on alleged charges of blasphemy about six years ago.












