Parent fights for right to teach child Christian faith/attend church services
A Parent in Maine is fighting for the right to take her child to church. Emily Bickford is appealing her case to the Maine Supreme Court after a battle that has made national news. Bickford, who share’s custody with the father of her daughter, has been banned from taking the child to church due to the father’s objections. The father was awarded permission to approve any activity the child participates in concerning church and religion. So far, he has rejected the child attending church, associating with anyone at the church the mother attends, being baptized and even reading the Bible. Bickford is being represented by Liberty Counsel. Attorneys for the organization say this case is a test on how far parental rights, religious freedom and to what extent the law can dictate its power. SNBC will update you on this case as it develops.
President orders attack in Nigeria to protect Christians
President Trump recently ordered strikes against an Islamic group in Nigeria. The president had recently warned in November that he would strike Islamic terrorists in Nigeria to protect Christians being massacred in the region. The Nigerian government at first rejection any intervention from the U.S. following worldwide criticism for their response that nation’s government later reported they would welcome the help. The president announced the strike in coordination with Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs targeted strongholds of the Islamic State terrorist group a sect of Boko Haram. The president says the targeted airstrikes were against militants that have viciously killed innocent Christians. US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said on social media that the US military is always ready, and the president has made it clear the killing of innocent Christians must end in Nigeria. He also thanked the Nigerian government for the support and cooperation.
South American nation bans Bibles entering country
The nation of Nicaragua has made a controversial move. Recently that nation’s government announced visitors to Nicaragua can no longer carry Bibles into the country. According to the group Christian Solidarity Worldwide. Travelers to the nation were informed of new rules banning certain items and information being allowed into the country. Among the list was the Bible. The group says this is the Nicaraguan government’s attempt to suppress religion and the freedom of its citizens. The government in Nicaragua have issued various restriction according to the U.N. Human Rights Council as part of a systematic crackdown on human rights, democratic norms, and religious freedoms.
SNBC Health report: the effects of eggs on the human brain
A recent study finds that eggs, in particular egg yolks may help improve brain health in various area. According to researchers’ egg yolk is important to brain health. It is mainly due to egg yolks containing choline. This nutrient is essential for memory, cell repair and mood. Choline also helps the body in the prevention of nerve damage, and inflammation. The study group also report most adults do not get enough choline. Foods such as beef, chicken, soybeans and liver contain choline. Researchers advise eating the whole egg as a simple way to support brain health.