NCF appeals
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 10 2020:
Expressing concern over the worsening situation on many fronts, the Naga Christian Forum, Manipur (NCF) appealed to all Christians, irrespective of denominations, to observe a special prayer day on October 16, 2020 (Friday) at their respective Churches/places.
In a statement issued the NCF said, "When we look at the present social trend or scenario, what had been foretold is taking place" .
It also said that the present world is full of hatred and chaos, rumours of war, Nation against Nation, kingdom against kingdom, famine, pestilence and earthquakes are have become daily affairs.
"The news of inter community conflict and intra community feud is being heard every day," it said, adding, "All these unwanted occurrences have hindered development progress and threatened peaceful co-existence" .
According to the NCF, in such a "confused and puzzled situation, the limited knowledge of men can do nothing tangible" .
It then said that the "only hope lies in the wisdom and intervention of God Almighty to ease the tense situation" .
Meanwhile, the prayer items suggested by the NCF for the proposed prayer programme are (1) Indian Government and its leadership; (2) State Government of Manipur and its authorities; (3) All communities and their respective civil society leaders; (4) Peaceful solution to all peace initiatives including the ongoing Naga peace process; and (5) Others.