CHRISTIANITY DAILY

North Korean defectors turn to faith to cope with transition to South Korea

May 10, 2018

SEOUL, South Korea- At age 12, Sungju Lee survived on the streets of North Korea by scrounging food with street gangs. Nineteen years later, he is living in Seoul, soon to start a doctorate in conflict analysis and resolution at George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia.

Churches Within and Outside of Texas Offer Service to Those Affected by Tropical Storm Harvey

Aug 30, 2017

As tropical storm Harvey has been hitting regions of Texas and Louisiana with record-breaking amounts of rain, leaders and members of churches in the area -- and even outside of the state -- have rolled up their sleeves to provide shelter and services for evacuees.

High School Football Coach Not Allowed to Pray on School Field, Rules Appeals Court

Aug 25, 2017

An appeals court ruled on Wednesday that a high school coach was not protected under the Constitution to pray on the field after football games.

'For a Follower of Jesus ... No Place for Racism, Bigotry, Prejudice': Greg Laurie Condemns Hatred at SoCal Harvest

Aug 20, 2017

Lead pastor of Harvest Ministries and founder of the Harvest Crusades, Greg Laurie, condemned racism, bigotry, and hatred during the most recent SoCal Harvest, the first night of which took place on Friday.

Angelenos March in Solidarity with Charlottesville

Aug 17, 2017

Protesters gathered in downtown Los Angeles for a peaceful march on August 13, in response to the white nationalist rally and the counter-protests that occurred in Charlottesville, Virginia. Bloody brawls broke out on the streets and resulted in national controversy.

Trump Administration Cuts Down Funding for Teen Pregnancy Prevention Programs

Aug 17, 2017

Federal funding for teen pregnancy prevention programs around the country was stripped last month by the Trump Administration. A five year-grant that was awarded to 81 organizations in the country has now been cut to three years.

Christian Leaders Condemn Racism Following Violence in Charlottesville

Aug 15, 2017

In the wake of the violence that took place in Charlottesville Saturday, many leaders in the Christian community spoke out against racism, and called on Christians to pray for unity and peace.

Cal State to Take Out Placement Exams and Remedial Courses

Aug 10, 2017

The Chancellor of California State University System, Timothy P. White, issued an executive order on August 2 that seeks to revamp the university system’s matriculation system. The executive order states that the CSUs will no longer require remedial classes that were mandatory for students who were not fully prepared for college level classes.

Wyoming Judge Censured for Views on Same-Sex Marriage Appeals to U.S. Supreme Court

Aug 08, 2017

A judge based in Wyoming who was censured for publicly stating her opposition to same-sex marriage has appealed her case to the U.S. Supreme Court on Friday.

Volunteering Can't Substitute for Tithing, Most Pastors Believe; But Congregants Disagree, Study Shows

Aug 07, 2017

A majority of pastors don’t believe volunteering at church can take the place of tithing, according to a recent study. But most of all Christians don’t seem to share the same view.

Kansas Governor Sam Brownback Nominated as International Religious Freedom Ambassador

Jul 27, 2017

President Donald Trump has nominated current Kansas governor Samuel Brownback to be the next ambassador-at-large for international religious freedom.

Americans Identifying with Specific Denominations on the Decline, According to Study

Jul 21, 2017

Along with recent studies that have reported an increase in Americans who affiliate with no religion, a study published on Tuesday found that more American Christians have been identifying as “non-denominational” over the past several years.

Churches’ Acts of Service to Community Are Frequently Unnoticed, According to Study

Jul 21, 2017

Though many churches regularly engage in one or multiple forms of community service, not many Americans seem to be aware of those good works, according to a study released on Thursday.

Washington Florist Appeals Her Case to the U.S. Supreme Court

Jul 17, 2017

A 72-year-old florist, who was found by her state Supreme Court as being discriminatory when she refused to provide a cake for a same-sex wedding, has appealed her case to the U.S. Supreme Court.

Federal Judge Rules Grandparents Should Be Included in Trump's Travel Ban Exemption

Jul 14, 2017

U.S. District Judge Derrick K.Watson ruled Thursday that grandparents and other relatives should also be allowed exemption status, in regards to the motion filed by the state of Hawaii in federal court to challenge the Trump administration’s definition of “bona fide” relationship and to enlarge the scope of those that can be exempt from the 90-day suspension.