http://news.peacefmonline.com/rss/religion.xml Visit Peace FM Online for latest news, breaking news, audio and feature stories in Ghana en-us Peace FM Online 2009 2010-03-14T09:51:54+01:00 Michael Ofori Amanfo Boateng Ghana News http://news.peacefmonline.com/religion/201003/40059.php The Youth Association of Accra Newtown Evangelical Presbyterian Church, on Saturday donated items worth GHC 1,400 and a cash of GHC 100 to the Village of Hope Orphanage at Gomoa Fetteh in the Central Region. http://news.peacefmonline.com/religion/201003/40059.php http://news.peacefmonline.com/religion/201003/40017.php Pope Benedict XVI defends celibacy for Catholic priests, amid a new controversy about child sex abuse in Germany. http://news.peacefmonline.com/religion/201003/40017.php http://news.peacefmonline.com/religion/201003/39873.php Presiding Bishop of the Victory Bible Church International (VBCI), Rt. Rev. N.A Tackie-Yarboi, says it is important for the church not to forget the things that God does, emphasizing that “Leadership must always leave a memorial that future generations can lay hold on to make what they inherited much better than they met it.” This was contained in a statement issued in Accra to mark the 25th Anniversary of VBCI. http://news.peacefmonline.com/religion/201003/39873.php http://news.peacefmonline.com/religion/201003/39837.php The General Secretary of the Christian Council of Ghana, Rev. Fred Deegbe, has described as very shameful and regrettable media reports of some pastors alleged to be involved in all forms of unethical practices that disgraced the body of Christ. http://news.peacefmonline.com/religion/201003/39837.php http://news.peacefmonline.com/religion/201003/39819.php Most people in the Muslim community do not appreciate the Domestic Violence Act as majority of married Muslim women suffer gender based violence, a Muslim researcher has said. http://news.peacefmonline.com/religion/201003/39819.php http://news.peacefmonline.com/religion/201003/39752.php Apostle Paul Bona of the Full Gospel Church International, Koforidua, has observed that no, government or political party could change the country if the people do not change their altitude towards national affairs. http://news.peacefmonline.com/religion/201003/39752.php http://news.peacefmonline.com/religion/201003/39712.php The Fellowship of Christian Councils and Churches in West Africa (FECCIWA) has called on churches to draw up strategic plans and synchronize them with national and stakeholder objectives aimed at achieving sustainable food security in society. http://news.peacefmonline.com/religion/201003/39712.php http://news.peacefmonline.com/religion/201003/39303.php The Saint Paul's Catholic Church at Kpeheh in Accra on Sunday climaxed the celebrations of its 65th anniversary with a call on Christians to be true representatives of Christ by leading righteous lives. http://news.peacefmonline.com/religion/201003/39303.php http://news.peacefmonline.com/religion/201002/38931.php An Israeli archaeologist said Monday that ancient fortifications recently excavated in Jerusalem date back 3,000 years to the time of King Solomon and support the biblical narrative about the era. http://news.peacefmonline.com/religion/201002/38931.php http://news.peacefmonline.com/religion/201002/38894.php Christian Churches in Ghana will organize a week-long prayer and fasting week from March 7 that will be climaxed with a National Thanksgiving Service on March 14. http://news.peacefmonline.com/religion/201002/38894.php http://news.peacefmonline.com/religion/201002/38800.php Pastor Anthony Mensah of the Assemblies of God church, Suhum New Town branch, has urged the youth to walk in God's truth in order for them to be successful. http://news.peacefmonline.com/religion/201002/38800.php http://news.peacefmonline.com/religion/201002/38799.php Prophetess Elizabeth Quayeba Abradu of the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) Prayer Camp, has noted that the fight against indiscipline is the responsibility of all and sundry. http://news.peacefmonline.com/religion/201002/38799.php http://news.peacefmonline.com/religion/201002/38795.php Young Men Christian Association (YMCA), a Christian youth development organization, is to hold its African Alliance General Conference in Accra, to discuss issues of youth development and empowerment to give them a voice in society. http://news.peacefmonline.com/religion/201002/38795.php http://news.peacefmonline.com/religion/201002/38701.php Elders, Key personalities and members of the Church of Pentecost from Beposo to Agona Ahanta in the Western Region, who met on Wednesday night at A. T. Nartey Memorial Pentecost Church in Takoradi, went on rampage in connection with the current reforms introduced by the Pentecostal council of the church. http://news.peacefmonline.com/religion/201002/38701.php http://news.peacefmonline.com/religion/201002/38529.php The fundamental changes announced by the Church of Pentecost have irritated some conservatives in the church and earned applause from others. One of the key changes announced in a communiqué by the apostles, prophets and evangelists of the church is the one that allows female members, as well as visitors, to dress freely but decently and modestly to church. http://news.peacefmonline.com/religion/201002/38529.php http://news.peacefmonline.com/religion/201002/38441.php The Chairman of the Church Pentecost, Apostle Dr. Opoku Onyinah, has been explaining the rationale behind the sweeping changes made to some of the Church’s way of worship, most especially, the withdrawal of the strict imposition on head scarves and the wearing of jeans or pairs of trousers to church services, and asserts that it will in no way cause divisions in the Church. http://news.peacefmonline.com/religion/201002/38441.php http://news.peacefmonline.com/religion/201002/38428.php Mr. Jude Hama, General Director of the Scripture Union, On Monday pledged the group's support for programmes that seek the wellbeing and development of the people especially the youth. http://news.peacefmonline.com/religion/201002/38428.php http://news.peacefmonline.com/religion/201002/38427.php The Asawasi Ebenezer Presbyterian Church of Ghana (PCG), has marked its 50th anniversary with a call on the Church to ensure the wellbeing of the people including members. http://news.peacefmonline.com/religion/201002/38427.php http://news.peacefmonline.com/religion/201002/38426.php Reverend Seth Baah, General Overseer of the Praise Chapel International in the United Kingdom has called on Ghanaians to exhibit a high level of unity and tolerance to ensure national development. http://news.peacefmonline.com/religion/201002/38426.php http://news.peacefmonline.com/religion/201002/38425.php The Ghana Muslim Mission (GMM) had so far established two senior and 11 junior high schools in the Ashanti Region as their contributions towards the provision of quality education in the country. http://news.peacefmonline.com/religion/201002/38425.php