• 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.

  • 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. Don't characterize an entire political party with comparisons to Fascism or Communism or other extreme movements that committed atrocities. CF is not the place for broad brush or blanket statements about groups and political parties. Put the broad brushes and blankets away when you come to CF, better yet, put them in the incinerator. Debate had no place for them. We need to remember that people that commit acts of violence represent themselves or a small extreme faction.

Recent content by PloverWing

  1. PloverWing

    church

    If you want a church with a large number of groups, that probably means you're looking for a large church -- several hundred members or more, rather than (say) 50-100 members. What else are you looking for? Does it matter what their style of worship is (liturgical, or nonliturgical with a long...
  2. PloverWing

    Orthodox Anglicans create new communion renouncing ties to archbishop of Canterbury

    The Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod would also be an option for those who want liturgy but without female clergy. However, there are several Anglican groups in the US who split off from the Episcopal church over various issues -- including the ordination of women -- in the 20th century. For a...
  3. PloverWing

    Elon Musk says he canceled his Netflix account — and urges his followers to as well

    So, I've just finished watching season 1 of Dead End: Paranormal Park. Some of the best book recommendations are banned books lists, and some of the best TV/movie/video recommendations are boycott lists, so I took all this kerfluffle over Dead End as a recommendation. :) I've enjoyed watching...
  4. PloverWing

    Charlie Kirk & Christianity

    Before September 2025, Charlie Kirk wasn't someone I was paying attention to. I think I had heard his name before, but there are lots of people in the world with lots of opinions, and I don't bother arguing with all of them. Once the murder of September 2025 occurred, the conversation became...
  5. PloverWing

    Orthodox Anglicans create new communion renouncing ties to archbishop of Canterbury

    Their "The Future Has Arrived" statement sounds more strident than that to me. I don't think it's a question of an awkward word choice by a non-native speaker. The document is pretty emphatic throughout that they are breaking ties with England and that they, not England, are the true Anglicans.
  6. PloverWing

    Church of Nigeria Severs Ties with Church of England Following Appointment of Pro-LGBT Archbishop

    Yes. Depending on how membership is counted, the Church of Nigeria is either the largest church in the Communion, or the second-largest after the Church of England. This is a major schism. GAFCON is not a separate phenomenon. The Church of Nigeria has been one of the leaders in GAFCON.
  7. PloverWing

    Witchcraft and Psychics

    Yes, all Catholic parishes in the US should be at the same point in the 3-year lectionary cycle at the same time. If you live in Denver and you travel to Boston for the weekend, you'll hear the same readings in Boston that you would have heard in your home church in Denver. Here's a little...
  8. PloverWing

    Witchcraft and Psychics

    I have my doubts about the psychic stuff, as many things are just coincidences. But I did want to respond to this: YouTube is such a mixed bag -- a little bit of good stuff here and there, and a whole lot of nonsense. It troubles me to think of people relying on YouTube for their Bible...
  9. PloverWing

    Erotica's addition to ChatGPT draws concerns over mental health risks

    Yeah, if it exists, there is porn of it on the Internet. This quote from the article, though, is an important warning: "These systems may generate arousal, but behind the scenes, they are data-harvesting tools designed to maximize user engagement, not genuine connection." What I say to my...
  10. PloverWing

    Orthodox Anglicans create new communion renouncing ties to archbishop of Canterbury

    I am sad to see this (and a bit angry, I confess), but GAFCON has been moving this way for a couple of decades. GAFCON's Jerusalem declaration of 2008 proposed changing the Anglican tradition in ways that made me very uncomfortable (and not because of the gender/sexuality issues), and their...
  11. PloverWing

    How do you celebrate Halloween in your family?

    My kids are grown now, but when they were younger, the holiday had a mix of themes, which we talked about as they started to ask questions. Part of the holiday is good silly fun, a kind of autumn festival. Candy is fun. Walking around and meeting the neighbors is fun. Dressing up in costumes...
  12. PloverWing

    Advice: Waiting for Mr. Right who manages money well

    The response to the letter seems to miss the point of the question. The person asking the question is looking for someone who's financially responsible. I think that's a good quality to look for in a partner. "Dear Chuck" doesn't offer any advice on how to tell if your prospective partner is...
  13. PloverWing

    Should states take more responsibility for the Costs and decisions regarding social welfare programs?

    Your list calls attention to some important federal agencies. It makes no sense to have 50 different Centers for Disease Control, for example. Some things need to be federal.
  14. PloverWing

    Should states take more responsibility for the Costs and decisions regarding social welfare programs?

    I think either option could work, as long as the job gets done. In the current federal climate, states will have to pick up more of the responsibility, but that can change from one decade to the next.
  15. PloverWing

    need prayers finding a church (political triggers inside)

    That's wonderful to hear. I'm glad God has been working in your life, and I hope this local Catholic church can provide a good spiritual home and community for you.