11+ min ago (475+ words) The Founder President of Christian Solidarity Worldwide, Mervyn Thomas, has warned that Nigerian Christians are "under increasing siege" thanks to the inability or unwillingness of the government to tackle a plethora of armed and often Islamic militant groups. His comments came following a rare piece of good news from Nigeria, when 38 members of the Christ Apostolic Church kidnapped by Fulani militia were released. More Christians are killed or kidnapped every year in Nigeria than in any other country on earth. While those who are kidnapped are sometimes released or are able to escape, many remain in captivity for years. Of the 276 Chibok schoolgirls kidnapped by Boko Haram in 2014, 139 were able to escape while 103 were eventually released via negotiation. Some 91 girls remain unaccounted for but have most likely been forced into "marriages", slavery or, tragically, have died since then. Attacks in…...

28+ min ago (431+ words) Join with fellow FREEPERS to pray for AMERICA: For those in Authority in Government, Family, Military, Business, Agri-Business; End to Sex Slavery; Healthcare, Education, Churches, and the Media. This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. (1 John 5:14) I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone: for kings and all those in authority that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. ~ 1 Timothy 2:1-2 Religion Forum Threads labeled [Prayer] are closed to debate of any kind. This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. 1 JOHN 5:14 1 Corinthians 10:31: So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God....

51+ min ago (775+ words) Burnt cars at the site of a bomb blast at St. Theresa Catholic Church in Madalla, Nigeria on Dec. 25, 2011. (Credit: Sunday Aghaeze/AP.) In Nigeria, the bishops" conference says conditions in the African country are giving credence to allegations of "genocide" in some parts of the nation. The Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) on Tuesday raised concern over what it described the "overreach of Sharia Courts in some States" which threatens the secular status of the country and is especially hurting the rights of Christian minorities. Nigeria has a population of over 236 million people, and is roughly half-Muslim and half-Christian. The Muslim population is mostly in the north, while Christians live primarily in the south. Many of the attacks on Christians take place in the more divided Middle Belt, where the fault-line is between Christian farmers and Muslim herders....

1+ hour, 18+ min ago (251+ words) Flags waved in the chilly November wind and cars honked eagerly in support, not for politics or protest, but for Jesus. About a dozen people from at least three churches marched down Cortez's Main Street Tuesday afternoon, showing their faith and inviting others to join. The gathering served as a reminder of the area's faith-driven community. "We love Jesus, and we are out here to proclaim him from the Gospel," said organizer Carolyn Lucas as the group stopped at Main and Market streets to let others catch up. "There are a few of us who God called to do this and we started telling other people about it, and now they're all coming out," Lucas said. "Our focus is for everyone to get saved and to know who Jesus is as their lord and personal savior," said Jesse Quintana, another…...

1+ hour, 18+ min ago (251+ words) Flags waved in the chilly November wind and cars honked eagerly in support, not for politics or protest, but for Jesus. About a dozen people from at least three churches marched down Cortez's Main Street Tuesday afternoon, showing their faith and inviting others to join. The gathering served as a reminder of the area's faith-driven community. "We love Jesus, and we are out here to proclaim him from the Gospel," said organizer Carolyn Lucas as the group stopped at Main and Market streets to let others catch up. "There are a few of us who God called to do this and we started telling other people about it, and now they're all coming out," Lucas said. "Our focus is for everyone to get saved and to know who Jesus is as their lord and personal savior," said Jesse Quintana, another…...

4+ hour, 20+ min ago (268+ words) I worked in DC near the White House and am praying God will protect all the law enforcers that are there and heal the wounded men who were shot by the man from Afghanistan. Please join me in prayer. 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…...

4+ hour, 23+ min ago (265+ words) THIS THANKSGIVING WEEKEND, THE DIOCESE OF BROOKLYN IS PREMIERING A SPECIAL PROGRAM ON IMMIGRANTS and their contributions the borough." Diocese of Brooklyn debuts TV program on immigrants" lives and community work PROSPECT HEIGHTS " THIS THANKSGIVING WEEKEND, THE DIOCESE OF BROOKLYN IS PREMIERING A SPECIAL PROGRAM ON IMMIGRANTS and their contributions to life in the borough. DeSales Media"s Net TV presents a Currents News special, "Belief Beyond Borders: The Diocese of Immigrants Story," airing Thursday, Nov. 27 at 7 p.m. with an encore presentation on Friday, Nov. 28 also at 7 p.m. "Belief Beyond Borders" chronicles the lives of three Brooklynites and a Queens resident from different parts of the world who have built new lives and contribute to society here in Brooklyn. It features William Shahzad, a Pakistani parishioner at Immaculate Heart of Mary in Windsor Terrace, who, among other volunteer activities, helped establish the…...

5+ hour, 48+ min ago (87+ words) Fox News Channel offers its audiences in-depth news reporting, along with opinion and analysis encompassing the principles of free people, free markets and diversity of thought, as an alternative to the left-of-center offerings of the news marketplace. Melissa Joan Hart says 'faith is the center' of her family Melissa Joan Hart tells Fox News Digital how her Christian faith is the foundation of her family and shapes how she parents her children. Hart also details her work as a World Vision ambassador since 2019....

7+ hour, 5+ min ago (182+ words) The Pope -- Bishop of Rome. While his concerns are mainly with the Universal Church, the Pope remains of course the Bishop of Rome, which is the central reason of why he is the Pastor of the Universal Church in the first place.But since for many centuries, they have been so busy with the Church outside the City, they have for many centuries kept a Cardinal-Vicar, who administer the diocese.Also The Pope -- Bishop of Rome. While his concerns are mainly with the Universal Church, the Pope remains of course the Bishop of Rome, which is the central reason of why he is the Pastor of the Universal Church in the first place. But since for many centuries, they have been so busy with the Church outside the City, they have for many centuries kept a Cardinal-Vicar, who administer the…...

7+ hour, 43+ min ago (432+ words) You have probably never heard of the Military Council of Catholic Women (MCCW), an international network of Catholic women either serving in, or connected to, the U.S. armed forces. You probably also have not heard of the immense good they do across the globe, wherever the US military is deployed or stationed. This week on Register Radio, we talk with Register contributor Micele McAloon to learn more. And then, Tessa Gervasini from the Catholic News Agency joins us to tell us about this week's just concluded meeting of the US Bishops in Baltimore. EWTN News, Inc. is the world's largest Catholic news organization, comprised of television, radio, print and digital media outlets, dedicated to reporting the truth in light of the Gospel and the Catholic Church. Subscribe for just $49.95 $32.50! Military Council of Catholic Women You have probably never heard of the…...