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14+ min ago (925+ words) (RNS) " The research question I get asked more than any other nowadays concerns young adults who grew up in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Are more of them leaving the church now than in the past? I hear it from parents, bishops and other LDS members who are deeply concerned as they observe more young adults abandoning Mormonism " including their own kids. But high-ranking church leaders have countered that this is just a "narrative" and that if anything, young people are "flocking" to the church in record numbers. As evidence, they point to rising numbers of students enrolled in the church's seminary and institute programs, an expanding global missionary force and a rebounding spate of new converts worldwide. So, in a two-part series, I'll share data trends about young Mormons in the United States. Today's column focuses…...

35+ min ago (589+ words) NEW YORK (RNS) " The Chabad-Lubavitch movement of New York installed a 36-foot menorah on Wednesday (Dec. 10) at Grand Army Plaza near Central Park. The menorah, which the Chabad chapter believes is the world's largest, is among 15,000 public menorahs to be installed around the globe by the international Chabad movement to celebrate Hanukkah, this year from sundown Sunday to Dec. 22." Hanukkah commemorates the Jewish people's victory over the Syrian-Greek army and the rededication of Jerusalem's Temple. Chabad's public menorah tradition began in 1973, with an initiative by its spiritual leader, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, to showcase"Jewish pride and encourage the observance of Hanukkah in public spaces." Schneerson, known as the"Lubavitcher Rebbe, launched the campaign as a reminder that Hanukkah was "a holiday that needs to be celebrated outside " sharing the holiday and sharing that light with the world," said Rabbi…...

43+ min ago (394+ words) The issue has, as you might expect, an emphasis on Christmas. I devoted the entire front page for Laura Echevarria's lovely story, "Carrying Christmas Into the New Year: A Season of Goodwill for Every Life." I discuss Christmas in two separate editorials on page 2: "Do you See what I See?" and "The transcendence of Christmas." NRLC President Carol Tobias continues the Christmas theme with "Like the three wise men, the pro-life movement uses wisdom and discernment to rescue unborn babies." After reading these four stories, I hope this helps prepare you for December 25th. There is an eclectic mix in the December issue, which I hope whets your palate. We have stories from Secular Pro-Life, Live Action News, and Texas Right to Life, three awesome sources of pro-life news. Rai Rojas, a terrific writer, has three contributions: "A Tale of Two…...

1+ hour, 13+ min ago (213+ words) December 11, 2025 by Keith & Angie Copley Dear Praying friends and family, What a privilege it is to serve alongside you!!! Psalm 145:3 "Great is the Lord! He is most worthy of praise! No one can measure his greatness." Every day with Jesus is sweeter than the day before! What a gift it is to know HIM and get to walk alongside him every day of our lives. Jesus says in John 15:9 "I have loved you even as the Father has loved me. " Wow! We are thrilled to write to you from PNG. We begin our trip back to the USA tomorrow morning and plan to arrive late Tuesday night. We are excited to get back to all our family "!! We have been gone for the past 6 weeks traveling through South Asia and then on to PNG! We are excited to report back…...

1+ hour, 15+ min ago (147+ words) A new chapter in the spiritual life of the Orthodox faithful in Gjirokast'r unfolded with the opening of the chapel of the Skete of Saint Anna, celebrated on the feast day of the Mother of the Virgin Mary. The service of the Thyranoixia (Opening of the Doors) was officiated by Metropolitan Nathanael of Gjirokast'r, who also presided over the Divine Liturgy that followed. The skete, located near the Metropolitan Cathedral of the Transfiguration of the Savior in Gjirokast'r, was originally built twenty years ago by the late Archbishop Anastasios. The newly appointed Metropolitan Nathanael has now dedicated it to Saint Anna, honoring her role and legacy within the Orthodox tradition. As noted by Fr. Elias Makos, the event marks a continuation of the vibrant ecclesiastical life in the region, strengthening the bond between local faithful and their spiritual heritage. By…...

1+ hour, 28+ min ago (462+ words) Starting today August 7th, 2024, in order to post in the Married Couples, Courting Couples, or Singles forums, you will not be allowed to post if you have your Marital status designated as private. Announcements will be made in the respective forums as well but please note that if yours is currently listed as Private, you will need to submit a ticket in the Support Area to have yours changed. - /account/dismiss-notice?notice_id=118 CF has always been a site that welcomes people from different backgrounds and beliefs to participate in discussion and even debate. That is the nature of its ministry. In view of recent events emotions are running very high. We need to remind people of some basic principles in debating on this site. We need to be civil when we express differences in opinion. No personal attacks. Avoid you, your statements....

1+ hour, 32+ min ago (282+ words) Please ask God if He could please allow me good health. I'm not feeling very well and my stress level is horrible. Please ask God to calm my mind and heal my liver, gallstones and heart and congestion. Please pray that I have no pain if it is God's will. I ask in the name of Jesus. Thank you and... Starting today August 7th, 2024, in order to post in the Married Couples, Courting Couples, or Singles forums, you will not be allowed to post if you have your Marital status designated as private. Announcements will be made in the respective forums as well but please note that if yours is currently listed as Private, you will need to submit a ticket in the Support Area to have yours changed. - /account/dismiss-notice?notice_id=118 CF has always been a site that welcomes people from…...

1+ hour, 51+ min ago (260+ words) On Wednesday, 10th December 2025, Archbishop Nikitas of Thyateira and Great Britain took part in a special service at Westminster Abbey entitled A Service to Celebrate Christian Witness in Advent. The service brought together representatives of Christian communities from around the world, honouring those who witness to Christ faithfully, whether in peace, hardship, or persecution. During the service, the Revd Archdeacon Dr George Tsourous proclaimed the Gospel reading (Luke 1:2638) in the original Greek, reflecting the living continuity of the Church's ancient tradition. The Gospel recounts the Annunciation of the Archangel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary, a central theme of Advent, and a message of hope and divine promise. As part of the Archdiocese's contribution, two icons were brought to the Abbey for the service, including an icon of Christ displayed in the Nave. During the greetings that followed, His Eminence informed His…...

1+ hour, 51+ min ago (258+ words) On Wednesday, 10th December 2025, Archbishop Nikitas of Thyateira and Great Britain took part in a special service at Westminster Abbey entitled A Service to Celebrate Christian Witness in Advent. The service brought together representatives of Christian communities from around the world, honouring those who witness to Christ faithfully, whether in peace, hardship, or persecution. During the service, the Revd Archdeacon Dr George Tsourous proclaimed the Gospel reading (Luke 1:2638) in the original Greek, reflecting the living continuity of the Church's ancient tradition. The Gospel recounts the Annunciation of the Archangel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary, a central theme of Advent, and a message of hope and divine promise. As part of the Archdiocese's contribution, two icons were brought to the Abbey for the service, including an icon of Christ displayed in the Nave. During the greetings that followed, Archbishop Nikitas informed the…...

2+ hour, 14+ min ago (474+ words) Billionaire Elon Musk reiterated his belief in the existence of a Creator during a recent podcast, claiming God is the figure he most admires and that the universe could not have created itself. Speaking during an episode of "The Katie Miller Podcast" that aired Tuesday, Musk spoke extensively about the effectively defunct Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), AI, and other topics, but also briefly touched on his views about the divine. "Who do you look up to the most?" asked Miller, who is the wife of presidential advisor Stephen Miller and served as a spokesperson for DOGE from January through May of this year. "The Creator," Musk said, prompting Miller to ask what his present position on God is. "God is the Creator," he said. "You don't believe in God, though, do you?" Miller asked, to which Musk replied, "Well,…...