Christianity Daily Articles

Malaysian Christian Lawyer Loses Appeal to Practice in Sharia Courts Despite Extensive Education in Islamic Law
Christian lawyer Victoria Martin lost her appeal to be able to represent clients in sharia (Islamic law) courts, the Morning Star News reported. 
Southern Baptist Leaders Call on Christians to Respond to Refugees with 'Gospel Love,' Not Fear
Leaders of Southern Baptist Convention have called on Christians to love refugees rather than fear them, saying that the current approach of many churches in dealing with refugees is "far more American than it is biblical." 
Nepal Removes Christmas as National Holiday, Christians Protest Government's Decision
Nepal has dismissed Christmas as a national holiday from public calendar because of a “need to control the rising number of public holidays.” Christians in Nepal have protested the decision, and called upon the government to restore the festival. 
Dogs Taught to Fly Planes - For Real! British Reality Show Airs Dogs Doing Figure 8 in Skies: Watch
In one-of-a-kind milestones the world has witnessed, dogs have finally learnt to fly planes! 
Anonymous Bidder Paid Nearly $400,000 for JK Rowling's Wooden Chair
A chair made of oak, on which Harry Potter author JK Rowling sat on while writing the first two wizardry books has been auctioned for $349,000 at a rare books auction held in New York this week. No information is available about the bidder who wanted to remain anonymous. 
Justice Department Mulls Over Decision on Charleston Shooter's Fate, No Trial Date Set
The US Justice Department has delayed sentencing of the man accused of killing nine African American Parishioners at a Charleston Episcopal church last year, as Attorney General Loretta Lynch considers whether to impose a death sentence or not. 
Planned Parenthood sues Indiana Over New Abortion Law
The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana filed a lawsuit on behalf of Planned Parenthood of Indiana and Kentucky against the state of Indiana, challenging the state’s new abortion law. 
United Methodist Pastor May Face Church Trial For Being Gay, Rules May Change to Allow LGBTQ Clergy
A United Methodist Church pastor in in Kansas may be put on trial by the church after she disclosed her relationship with another woman during a sermon on January 3 this year. 
Bill to Make Bible Tennessee’s State Book Passes Senate, Heads to Governor
Tennessee may become the first state with the Holy Bible as its official book. Egyptian Coptic Christian Finally Proved Innocent of False Charges of Blasphemy After Spending 3 Years in Jail
An Egyptian Coptic Christian has finally been acquitted from blasphemy charges, after spending three years in jail on false accusations, the World Watch Monitor reported.












