Responses collected from 22,914 voters in exit polls show major changes among certain demographics that likely played a role in Trump securing the White House. While nearly every demographic group moved in favor of Trump compared to the 2020 election, his gains were most pronounced among Catholics.
Franklin Graham, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA), has publicly congratulated U.S. President Donald J. Trump on winning the Presidential election today, Nov. 6 (2024). “Congratulations to Donald J. Trump on being elected the 47th president of the United States of America! I pray that you will look to God every day for His guidance and wisdom,” wrote Graham on his Facebook page.
Addressing his supporters in a victory speech, Trump described his presidential campaign as “the greatest political movement of all time.” Insisting that “there’s never been anything like this in this country,” the former president predicted that the movement was “going to reach a new level of importance because we’re going to help our country heal.”
Donald Trump has made history, becoming the first president since Grover Cleveland in the 19th century to secure two nonconsecutive terms. Early projections indicate that Trump has won the U.S. presidential election, marking a major comeback in American politics.
Ben Locke, a former captain of a National Collegiate Athletic Association Soccer team, has written his first book, ‘In Our Suffering, Lord Be Near: Prayers of Hope for the Hurting’ (Thomas Nelson Publishers, July 2024). Christian Daily International interviewed Locke about his spiritual journey, which led him to write his story.
Alpha, a renowned introduction to Christianity course, has reached 32 million participants worldwide in 175-plus countries to date. An Alpha series specifically geared for youth originated in 2013 – but now a revised and revamped version is being launched this November to meet the needs of the emerging “Generation Z” in Canada, helping young people know God loves them, according to the ministry.
The first-ever Global Day of Prayer for Media is being hailed as "a remarkable success" and "a powerful 24-hour live prayer experience" after thousands of Christians around the world engaged in the event on Sunday. More than 2,000 people joined in the live-streamed prayer marathon, logging on from over 25 countries – with the Philippines registering the highest viewership.
Churches' focus on the young and nuclear families has a danger of neglecting the elderly and other forms of family. Reflecting on her experience at Lausanne 4, an Asian doctor appeals to churches to take seriously the challenges of aging and isolation, not to forget, but to re-member them into the Body of Christ.
Vice President Kamala Harris has said she opposes any concessions on a national abortion law if elected president, rejecting any proposal that would include possible religious exemptions. In an interview with NBC News’ Hallie Jackson on Tuesday, the Democrat presidential hopeful was asked about her plan to pass a federal law legalizing elective abortion nationwide.
Christian Daily International is pleased to join in praying for Christian professionals working in all forms of media at a first Global Day of Prayer for the Media initiative launching this Sunday, October 27. The event has been organized by the Hollywood Prayer Network in the U.S., Christian Media and Art Australia, the Christian Broadcasting Association of New Zealand and Christians in Media in the U.K.
Former President Donald Trump reiterated his plans this week to keep transgender ideology out of public schools and to sign a law banning body disfiguring procedures for minors nationwide. "On day one, I will sign an executive order banning critical race theory or transgender insanity," he said to the applause of the crowd. "I will take historic action to defeat the toxic poison of gender ideology and reaffirm that God created two genders: male and female."
A pastor and his family have gone into hiding after a Muslim neighbor who raped his 14-year-old daughter tried to kidnap her and force her to convert to Islam and marry her, he said.
