The surprising growth of evangelical churches in France

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Although they remain a tiny minority in France, evangelical Christians are growing in number. There were 50,000 evangelical churchgoers back in 1950, but there are nearly 650,000 today, according to the National Council of Evangelicals of France. In evangelical churches, emphasis is placed on personal conversion and a direct relationship with God. FRANCE 24 takes a closer look at their growing popularity.
A programme prepared by James Vasina, Yong Chim and Gaëlle Essoo.
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[@abdullahhussein3775]

I left islam and converted to the Christian faith. My faith is based on the bible, so I do not care what kind of denomination a particular christian belongs to. We are all brothers and sisters in Christ. However, I have to admit that the evangelical churches are much more welcoming to new converts like me than the traditional churches. I know many muslims who left islam and became christians - they usually attend evangelical churches.

[@SantiagoGeffen]

Interesting. Do you live in France?

[@usingapseudonym2901]

@TheDark Nite I'm also one of the many ex Muslims who are now Christian (I'm non denominational). The number of Muslims leaving islam is growing with the rise and popularity of the internet. Also, i honestly think that if it weren't for Islams apostasy laws (the punishment is death) islam would have died off as a religion centuries ago. And if today, magically, the leading clerics of the Muslim world unanimously voted in favor to abolitish all apostasy laws, Muslims would leave Islam in droves.

[@chrisgorgas1929]

If you want to learn God's truth & what The Bible actually says, check out the teachings of The Shepherd's Chapel. God's peace be with you.

[@yarankacida7]

Then you are from Iran

[@ilham5221]

Ex Muslim has joined protestant. Haha... You thought protestant like avangelical church is a true Christian and other Christian full form of heretic or fake christian.

[@lovepeople951]

I am a convert from Islam too.

[@tigerex777]

Yes France! There's still hope. Hope flourishes when there seems to be none.

[@iainpattison903]

The more I find out about Evangelical Christianity the less I like it, some of the things they are doing are appalling.

[@breny3]

Appalling? Like praying, worshiping, spreading joy, love and truth, having babies and cherishing family.. ya sounds like appalling stuff.. 🙄

[@melw2389]

@@iainpattison903 Not every evangelical church is charasmatic..

[@mikelamatria3610]

@@breny3 like spreading ignorance hate and intolerance all over the world .

[@breny3]

@ Mikel Amatria Examples please.

[@ritaudekwe4223]

Thank you Jesus

[@bodoorgeest]

He currently takes a break from social media, but i will pass on your message .. Best regards, his secretary Hadewych.. ..

[@bcalvert321]

@@bodoorgeest Stupid man.

[@fuckfannyfiddlefart]

£uck you Jesus!

[@ahmadamiruddinmohd3102]

Thank the prince of peace rock your world when he bring a sword to you.

[@ameliamonteiro9684]

Jesus is our living hope Hope of all the earth

[@josemathew267]

Oh Lord You visit other countries of Europe too.

[@darystefanus7938]

Amen

[@samuel-pu3xh]

Amen

[@Pfsif]

He knows where his lost are, all His will come.

[@Visha054]

Tell that idiot to F*** Off

[@MrMuruks]

Amen

[@masniurristauli2146]

Hallelujah. All the praise to our Lord Jesus. France belongs to Jesus.

[@z3k378]

France belongs to the people of France. Jesus isnt real

[@angelinetoringa4034]

@@z3k378 he is not real to u

[@z3k378]

@@angelinetoringa4034 we're are both godless I'm just the one who knows it

[@justadudeinagoodmoodtoday6365]

z3k3_ and that’s why you’re black 👨🏿‍🦱

[@susanpaulinia2380]

@@z3k378 i pray u find him

[@pajohnson3041]

True Christians are the happiest people in the world because they enjoy everlasting life.

[@gospeljoy5713]

In your presence is fulness of joy.

[@ryanvictoria6206]

Thank you Lord! Praying for Revival for the whole of Europe!

[@sherry-annbannis8112]

This gospel shall be preached to all nations and then shall the end come.

[@autumxxleaves4186]

sherry- Ann Bannis amen sis !!!

[@cedarfarris7012]

It won't be the END...just the end of THIS sort of earth ..On to a heavenly realm where our Lord & Saviour Jesus Christ reigns with perfect love, mercy and His grace.

[@juris1827]

True! Amen!

[@psimon2177]

@Gau mutram Govinda gobar Fool, France Is A Christian Country Like All Other European Countries For 2000 Years Now. Have You Heard Of Notre Dame Cathedral In Paris City?? Protestant Evangelicals Are Poaching Majority Catholics In France. Catholics & Protestants Denominations Are Both Western Branches Of Christianity Please Acquire Some Knowledge Before Commenting

[@psimon2177]

Gospel Is Already Preached In 157 Christian Countries In The World. Protestants Should Preach Gospel In Non-Christian Countries Now.

[@josemathew267]

Praise and thanks to Jesus Christ for loving France

[@Romeo_225]

Come to Jesus My frend

[@cleaterose5914]

Outstanding! I grew up in the 1970's as a military dependent in Germany. I remember the empty churches in Germany and France. Glad to see that the trend is reversing.

[@kapatip9936]

TRUE CHURCHES PREACH ABOUT JESUS CHRIST RESURRECTION AND HIS LOVE FOR MANKIND.

[@OQUINN83]

Markapa Alice can we continue to sin? Jesus Christ rose from the dead to cover my sins. He loves all. So I can sin and be ok?

[@nyxy9807]

@@OQUINN83 It's written in the book of Romans. You are dead in sin but you gain life through Jesus Christ so how can you continue to live in sin when you're dead in it?😉

[@petermclauchlan8793]

♡Please GOOGLE 》 " Why the *PAGAN ROMAN EMPIRE **HIJACKED 》 ♡ PURE CHRISTIANITY ? " (Circa A.D.310 )

[@petermclauchlan8793]

😍ALSO 😊Please ●GOOGLE " WHY the 😈 VATICAN ... CREATED > Islam ? " ...🤔 😲 🤤 😭

[@petermclauchlan8793]

Circa A.D.612 😣

[@timothy9434]

Protestantism was still being persecuted in France by Rome until the 1930s. With few exceptions it always had been, sometimes with extreme violence (St Bartholomew's Day Massacre). During the War many Protestant churches were persecuted under the Vatican supported Vichy govt. So 50,000 Protestants in the 1950s makes sense. With the growing secularization of Europe, a strong commitment to minority religious rights by the EU, and the exposure of age-old RC clerical sexual abuse and perversion, Protestantism is now reviving and claiming its rightful place in France. As well as in Ireland, Spain, and other countries as well.

[@petermclauchlan8793]

✔Google 》" The Jesuits' SECRET OATH " 《 ..... Thanks 😍

[@briandelaney9710]

Timothy Connelly I pray the French return to their ancient Faith , the Catholic Faith

[@rayma66]

@@briandelaney9710 What difference does it make? It's not about church; it's about Jesus.

[@cedarfarris7012]

@@briandelaney9710 It would be nice if this anti-Christian pope would accept Jesus & all the communist Jesuits as well

[@giovanniledezma2202]

Catholics were persecuted and killed by Protestants too

[@ALBIZURES]

France 🇫🇷 for Jesus

[@frankh9326]

Be careful...this cult us not really Christianity...they don't worship Jesus..they worship Jews...it's an Ideology

[@Iktius]

Amen frére 🙏

[@pedroviaud1119]

Fantastic! Praise the Lord, Jesus is coming back soon!

[@azazel166]

He's been coming back soon since 33 AD. Perhaps it's time to drop the stupid make believe and grow up.

[@bodoorgeest]

@@azazel166, he is taking a break from social media, don't be rude.. He watches over all of us.. Best regards, his secretary Hadewych..

[@azazel166]

@@bodoorgeest That's a pretty long break.

[@bodoorgeest]

@@azazel166, he is shaking his head in disbelieve about what his creation has turned into.. He needs his rest.. And Prozac..

[@ahmetmamut1902]

From the US...lol

[@ryanrocha5981]

SEIGNEUR nous prions pour La France 🇫🇷

[@abrahamtsegay1918]

France raised their hand to glory of jesus .praise the Lord !!!

[@cedarfarris7012]

Yes & Jesus w/ a capitol "J"

[@pajohnson3041]

True Christians are the happiest people in the world because they are enjoing everlasting life always.

[@popo-cz6fh]

Jesus Christ I love you.

[@digitalinfo_hub1760]

Thanks Jesus This will lead France to greatness

[@tarek9895]

bless the lord ........jesus is the way for all

[@randykuhns4515]

what I hear happening in Mongolia is a great happening too. when the USSR fell, Mongolia, which originally had Buddhism but was forbidden under communist rule, became free again, no one, came to help them but Christians did, of which they grandly embraced and now place their Hope in Jesus and, I think they said, is one of the fastest growing Christian churches in the world.

[@qwertyuiopzxcvbnm9890]

@Janette Davis Islam originated from today's Saudi-arabia. Before that, Buddhism came from today's Nepal or India.

[@petermclauchlan8793]

Amen 💝✔

[@alexgreece794]

Jesus is alive & he loves france. so glad to see christian revival in france, may it sweep the whole france , europe & world amen.

[@mattmccabe7217]

Canadian christian here, I pray for spiritual revival in Europe

[@giovanniledezma2202]

Matt McCabe most of Europe are practicing Catholics or the south is like Spain Italy Portugal Slovakia Slovenia Croatia

[@giovanniledezma2202]

@Christianity for Jesus Christ look into history, the original church was the United catholic and orthodox churches

[@benjaminmann6963]

Pray. Often. Now. For Worldwide Revival.

[@endangilovejesuswinarti2666]

Iam catholic. We love Jesus. We are happy... Love from indonesia

[@dearnike100]

Halleluya

[@kristineodongo9357]

So long as they are coming back to God,I have no problem,we need more coz we are being attacked left right center,the devil is on the rush,right now as we speak a preacher in Canada have been arrested for preaching the word,check pastor David lynn

[@pajohnson3041]

Spend more more time in prayer and fasting , we get more spiritual power .

[@singmysong1167]

The source of the power initially and always came from heaven at Pentecost. Seek the Holy Spirit and honor Him. Read the sermon, The Work of the Holy Ghost, by Dwight L. Moody. He who has an ear let him hear.

[@bramblecino]

Spend more time with sex

[@leedeville6935]

Europe need a Jesus now more than ever!

[@Ror0009]

Earth is going to have a billion soul revival a billion souls born again Have you been born again?

[@whatdidujustsay2094]

I thought it supposed to get worse first before Christ return?

[@1TalldrinkH2O]

@@whatdidujustsay2094 It will get very bad before Jesus comes again but it won't be immediately. There is still time for a revival before the bad times come.

[@cedarfarris7012]

i think going from Islam to accepting Jesus is proof positive of being born again , duh!

[@AnnetteMurphyger]

Yes

[@josemathew267]

Hallelujah ,Holy Spirit is in France

[@pajohnson3041]

We want spiritual growth not church growth, First quality then quantity.

[@wangtie9602]

THE FRUIT IS VERY IMPORTANT

[@dranilganvir6133]

I appreciate the work of the church in France.

[@MA-un1mj]

Very happy for France.

[@missthunderstormable]

Haleluja! Vive notre Dieu en France, que le people francais se reveille!

[@marreddyyeruva4513]

Why don't your mission preach to non-believers than preaching and baptizing people who are already christians may be belonging to different denomination.

[@whosthatgirl123]

Mar Reddy Yeruva Your ignorance is bothering. They preach to outsiders in public. And to those who enters new to church. You dont grab and pull from other churches.

[@gospeljoy5713]

The key is one word grace that the gospel.

[@patrickadams2864]

I am thankful to Jesus Christ. For what is happening in France. Through the gospel men women and children are coming into the Christian faith. Jesus Christ is real. And I praise God for the love that Christians express towards each other. To love one another. To hold each other up in prayer. Compassion. To care for each other in practical ways. That the world can see. It's truly matters.

[@jadonclifton]

France has a special place in my heart after spending 7 months there. Such a great country. I am so happy to see this.

[@michelleart3780]

Remember magnificent Notre Dame Cathedral and the miracles that took place there too, no wonder evil leaders want to destroy it but they failed.

[@edharianto8933]

That’s prove Holyspirit exist, The walls of churches need revivals... Gbu French

[@singmysong1167]

True, just recently read "The Works of the Holy Spirit" by Dwight L. Moody. so desperately needed in all the churches, His work, His direct directions for the churches, but we must honor Him! Highly recommend the churches read this excellent sermon about Him. He who has an ear let him hear!

[@cedarfarris7012]

@@singmysong1167 Thanks i will look it up

[@markramlucken8502]

Nice to hear n read that Christians are growing in France Pastor Mark Phoenix Durban SA.

[@loveiseverything5367]

In Indonesia building thousands churches every year. About million new convet yearly according to Muslim statistics.

[@falangi4850]

Can you show any proof please

[@bygrace3113]

That's incredible ☝️😊

[@diamondtvhindi]

Then muslims will persecute you..

[@jodiitem]

INDIA FIRST my Indonesia is different, most of Muslim majorities are in western island (java, Sumatra) but in Eastern island the majority is Christian. Civil clash has proved that in Eastern region, muslim cannot against Christian.

[@grahamgh9173]

the christian religeon is coming to save us all.

[@here_we_go_again3300]

G-d is the savior of mankind.

[@maemae7063]

It is surprise to see French went from Catholic to Evangelical Christians.

[@bastouneuroatypicmusic6885]

This is not surprising ! France were a protestant nation ! The french revolution came from protestant idea of democracy. Jean Calvin is french !!!! Calvinism is a french reformed movement !

[@ilham5221]

Frech is a under pop's autority .

[@JM-gu3tx]

It is very common in the Southwest of the U.S. for 100,000s to leave the Catholic church, and also in Latin America, especially Central America and Brazil. Just look at the numbers.

[@marreddyyeruva4513]

Chritians in France rivalling each other for number sake. I feel Shame as a believer in Christ. There many non-believers in Christ in France esp. Muslims who are religiously invading the west. First convert these pagans.

[@ay613]

@@bastouneuroatypicmusic6885 calvinism is dodgy

[@supersmart671]

It's not evangelist but evangelical

[@patrickstewart4715]

France keep your Christianity!

[@Thoughtflux]

Praise the Lord!! Much love from India!

[@chelliz2138]

Praise Almighty Lord Jesus and Bless all the Christians in France.💖Amen

[@tcyin1]

We are created in God's image. We are hardwired for God's ways. Explain any way anyone likes, inside us is a need for His love like no other.

[@KyagulanyiMinistries]

God is with you every step of the way as you work through challenges in your life. Stay true to his word and work hard. He will take note.

[@gabetalks9275]

Abba Father, I pray for revival in Europe to stop the rise in paganism and lead them to Jesus, so that all the world may have a Great Awakening. All glory to you Father, and thank you for continuing work in the hearts of many all over the world. Father God, I pray that you bless whoever is reading this and lead them to you, in Jesus name, Amen. To whoever is reading, God loves you unconditionally.

[@ClarksonsinUSA]

Maybe there is Hope for France,when Christianity was strong in Europe!!!! Europe Ruled the world!!!

[@michelleart3780]

freemasonry has destroyed and divided protestants who still defiantly and stubbornly are all flailing in their own blood.

[@autumxxleaves4186]

Hope they also baptised the people, also the Gospel has to preach in every nation then the end shall come!!!! Get ready brothers and sisters

[@firebird7797]

The only way ....JESUS. HE NEVER LOOSES 🤩🤩🤩

[@littlewhitepetals8790]

@FireBird77 Use loses. It's a very common error. The important thing is that He never does, and this we know!

[@firebird7797]

@@littlewhitepetals8790 thank you for your correction on LOOSES!! Did not know which to use. Will have to go back to SCHOOL!

[@littlewhitepetals8790]

@@firebird7797 No, honey, just stay in your Bible. Let the Holy Spirit open the Word to you. "But the anointing which ye have received of him abideth in you, and ye need not that any man teach you, but as the same anointing teacheth you of all things, and is truth, and is no lie, and even as it hath taught you, ye shall abide in him." I John 2:27 (24-28) We can abide in him!

[@lthomas5609]

Matthew 11:27 My Father has entrusted all things to me; No one knows the Son except the Father; No one knows the Father except the Son and the one whom the Son wills to reveal. 11:28 Come unto me, all ye that labor and are burdened; I will comfort you. 11:29 I am meek and lowly, therefore take my yoke upon me, and teach me; But you will find rest for your souls. 11:30 My yoke is easy and my burden is light.”

[@kaycoward6203]

Very deceptive final statement!!

[@sandrasanders706]

Yes, it was..but it's ok to pay for psychics, occult..people are just trying to find themselves, right? And in the end it's not going to matter what she says because she will have to bow before Christ anyway..

[@markb.8756]

Stupid indeed. They are giving not for light but because they are full of light.

[@janwoG]

Normal since mainstream churches are dying Evangelical communities are full of life.

[@here_we_go_again3300]

*~Praise be to G-d! ~* Jesus of Nazareth, the Christ commanded his disciples to: "Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” -- Gospel of Matthew 28:19-20 (NIV)

[@here_we_go_again3300]

@Lauriston Calvert Matthew 28 is further along the timeline than Matthew 10.

[@here_we_go_again3300]

@Lauriston Calvert The original Christians were Jewish. Both Simon Peter and Paul preached at the synagogues. But, soon non-Jews began to believe in the resurrection. So, they were, eventually baptized. The entire dispute between the Nazarenes and the Judaizers was about non-Jews being told by one group that they had to submit to circumcision and they had to observe Jewish dietary laws. This dispute was going on in the earliest days of the Church. [Simon Peter and Paul were executed in Rome between 64 and 68 AD] Both the Pharisees and the Sadducees were opposed to the new sect led by Jesus' followers. The first Christian martyr was Stephen. Paul held the robes of those who stoned Stephen to death in Jerusalem. Jesus' own brother, called "James the Just" was stoned to death (in 62 AD … Other sources state that it was between 63-69AD) by those who were affiliated with the Temple.

[@Lanatuallawt]

Awake oh great nation of France. I pray to almighty Cod from India.

[@1TalldrinkH2O]

I pray in agreement with you from USA

[@michelleart3780]

Saint Joan of Arc, Saint Genevieve, Saint Bernadette of Soubirous, Sant Vincent De Paul, Saint Therese of Lisieux, Saint Francis Xavier and many other great Saints were all born in 🇫🇷 France - gloriapolo.com in Francais, Arabic, Brazilian Croatian Deutsch Español German Hungarian Italian Magyar Poliski Portugues Romanian Russian Slovakian Slovenian.🙏🏼

[@xXxArdenTdevilxXx]

I’m a former atheist, I reverting to Islam But I do respect all sects of Christians

[@michelleart3780]

you Are already a mohammadan so enjoy lusting for 4 wives.

[@knight.templer20]

Child molestor mohammad's religion.

[@wendycunningham2479]

We have a direct line to God actually. His name is Jesus. ❤

[@StellyRichard]

Where's the address ?

[@peterjamieson2441]

I'm happy to see and hear of the progress in France...that last comment the narrator made though

[@lthomas5609]

Colossians 2:12 You were buried with him in baptism, and you were also raised with him through faith in the mercantile power of God who raised him from the dead. 2:13 You who were dead in trespasses and in the foreskin of your flesh, he has made alive with him; 2:14 He forgave us all our transgressions, blotted out the handwriting that was against us and was against us by the statutes, and removed it from the midst of the cross. 2:15 Having armed the principalities and powers, he triumphed over them on the cross and made them a public spectacle.

[@tonycandes4848]

Sadly the Catholic Church has fallen due to scandals and it is no fault of Christ. Still, it is the Church founded by Christ.

[@julieelizabeth4856]

We were promised the gates of hell will not prevail. We weren't promised they wouldn't try like hell.

[@Joleyn-Joy]

The orthodox church have the same claim, and the lutheran churches still follow apostolic succession.

[@tonycandes4848]

João Vítor Freitas da Silva continuous succession is only in The Catholic Church. Others may claim it but if the church is not founded by Christ it does not have legitimacy.

[@tonycandes4848]

PATRICK ANURAAG what I meant is, the Catholic Church has fallen in morality in the eyes of those around us.

[@ATREIDESDUNCAN88]

Father pour out your holy spirit upon these people and make them servants to the works of your will. Allow their tongues to change France and those that immigrated in Jesus name.

[@winnowh.884]

These churches dominated Brazil now. Most active Christians here belong to one of these sects. Catholics are largely secular. Many of these cults have roots in American theological traditions...

[@reneesoryu3650]

"Catholics are largely secular" ie not really Catholics and on their way to hell according to the Catholic Church itself

[@claudeclementegbung1172]

not a cult pls

[@nebulaone908]

It's not a cult, it's a relationship with Jesus.

[@pauliunknown8118]

if only they could help save and restore some of the Christian architectural heritage in France too!

[@tomasmucha2133]

Thank you Lord. Bless the Gospel in France.

[@lthomas5609]

Psalms 103:3 He forgives all your iniquity; heals all your ailments; 103:4 He redeems your life from destruction; He clothes you with kindness and mercy. 103:5 He satisfies your mouth with goodness, so that your youth is renewed like an eagle.

[@rojinthomas8399]

May god bless them all😇

[@nikokapanen82]

I have been estimating the number of true followers of Christ here in Finland and i would say it is about 1% from the population. They said that there are about 650 000 evangelicals now in France, which is also about 1% of the population. Its pretty sad and gloomy.

[@bunnystrasse]

I think people are now more knowledgeable about the world. Since Christianity is very emotion-based, only about 20-30 % of a population are emotionally susceptible to it. We also have 20-30% of people who are rational in most populations. So Christianity can never really appeal to 100%.

[@joannaartha1288]

I pray may many soul in France come back to Jesus 🙏🙏.

[@nobodybutHIM777]

2Timothy 4:3-4 Did bible warns about this : Itching ears People has no idea what is the Truth, blind guide the blinds. :( They want ministry that fits their life style or taste, want to feel chill and entertain, they want goose bumps.... :( Pls read your bible and make a personal search who is the Creator, His will and His plans...for you.

[@littlewhitepetals8790]

@The Wizard of Whatever You're quailing.

[@Joleyn-Joy]

@The Wizard of Whatever If you're not into Philosophy, exegesis and apologetics, maybe.

[@cedarfarris7012]

Have joy and hope people will find the narrow path..It is a journey with a STEEP learning curve for us all for forever!

[@littlewhitepetals8790]

@@cedarfarris7012 It's not forever, time is short. The consequences are eternal. Work while we have the light.

[@cedarfarris7012]

@@littlewhitepetals8790 I mildly and slightly disagree as i feel we will be in eternal learning in heaven as well..granted it will be awesome

[@komingjegeg9245]

More and more ppl in France come to Jesus our Lord, The Saviour

[@CSUnger]

Are you sure it’s Jesus they are coming to or is it merely worshipping worship and faith in faith? Remember what Jesus said it would be like in the latter days. Many will say to me, “ Lord, Lord...”

[@sopowae163]

Praise The LORD.

[@deborawilliams6390]

Praise Jesus Christ. May all Europe come to Jesus our Savior

[@gregstickler3798]

What’s the u tube post for this church

[@andrewrolwes6034]

So, will France 24 ever do a piece entitled "The surprising growth of Traditional Catholicism in France"? Doubt it. France is the eldest daughter of the Church, France was made by the Catholic Church, French knights and foot soldiers fought the Arabs to restore the Holy Land to the Faith, France's sons and daughters proclaimed the gospel on every continent centuries before these evangelical churches were even thought of. France is the Faith and the Faith is France! France is not French without the One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Faith. Ste. Jeanne d'Arc, Ora pro nobis! Deus Vult!

[@rayma66]

Does Jesus fit in anywhere in your statement?

[@andrewrolwes6034]

@@rayma66 Yes, by extension He does, because there is an actual Church He founded, and that Church and the Catholic Church are one-in-the-same. Protestants tend not to be students of history and are therefor are unable to see this (otherwise they wouldn't be Protestant), but it is true to say that Jesus established a visible body of believers that can been seen and known by those who are not. The Church at this moment is afflicted by a terrible crisis, one of the worst in its history, and so its understandable that they would turn away from the Church and seek consolation among the Protestant groups whose faith is heart-felt and who are well meaning, but in turning away from the Church they turn away from the very Bride of Christ who enobled them and made them great -- spiritually. The spirit of Catholicism results in Notre Dame de Paris, the Cathedral of Chartres, it leads people to the most remote places on earth to proclaim the Gospel to all who would listen, often at the cost of their lives, it leads people to stand and fight for Christendom against those who would seek its destruction. The glorious people of France did all of this and more, but that spirit is now almost completely extinguished and forgotten, replaced by the unfulfilling secular values of "liberte, egalite, fraternite." The light of the Catholic faith is at this moment very dim and sadly, so many French people turn to something that is not theirs, such as this particularly Americanized form of Protestantism. I mean no ill will in saying this, but it is a simple observation that the void left by a Catholicism that has, in its human component, become incomprehensible is being filled by Islam, by radical secularity, and for some people by this form of Protestantism. I am hopeful though that this situation won't persist for ever.

[@rayma66]

@@andrewrolwes6034 In the beginning, the church as a whole was catholic, meaning universal. It's not the same thing as Roman Catholicism. Over time, the Roman Catholic church has become corrupt, introducing heresies and doctrines that have no biblical foundation (i.e. penance, worshipping Mary, praying to the saints, selling of indulgences, purgatory, works-based salvation, bowing down to relics [which may or may not have been legit] to reduce their time in purgatory, believing that they, at least in part, had to pay for their own sins, etc.). Hence, the need for the Protestant Reformation. Martin Luther did not seek to split the church or start a new denomination; rather, his goal was to reform the Roman Catholic Church. Like you, I mean no ill will toward you when saying this, but these things need to be acknowledged. Peace.

[@tindo21]

Weird... French news in English! Regarding the evangelicals, just see what is going on in Brazil.

[@matthewlevario5266]

The lord jesus christ is calling his flock together the lord has so much power

[@Crocs_in_the_gym]

I hope France doesn’t kill them again like they did with the Huguenots😡😡😡

[@diamondtvhindi]

@@xtremeownage2 lol. Joking right?

[@aquillafleetwood8180]

Google, the Northern Cross, by Aquilla Fleetwood, youtube!

[@monikabucher5572]

This is wonderful news!

[@thomasmj9635]

Good news from France

[@yentapalli]

Happy to hear. Europe needs missionaries as the people are getring dikuted and not understanding properly. God's grace and His spirit may fill and bring all lost souls.

[@pablobanados6552]

Wonderful news.!! Thank You Lord..!!

[@psallen5099]

The mass of Paul XI is very close to a copy of the Lutheran service. Same format, songs, vestments, litergy. They did this to try and merge the two churches, but it has an unintended side effect. It’s made it easier to leave the Catholic Church and become Protestant.

[@diamondtvhindi]

Lutherans are Heretics

[@reyaroy4236]

Although i am hindu. But i appreciate that more and more people are leaving islam and adopting christanity, or other faiths... Omm jesus namah.

[@sovl2178]

Indians are leaving Hinduism as well for Christianity, thankfully none of those religions will remain.

[@JB-kx9bx]

Religion was in such decline for decades there was only one way it could go. Id be interested to see a study on a possible link between economic decline for the middle class and an increase in religiosity.

[@noanxious4jesuscan568]

Greetings from India 🙏

[@yoanahester7409]

Only Jesus able to make everyheart full of love...and pure love is only came from Jesus..halleluyah...(😊indonesian)

[@anneeq008]

I think like with many things there's just that gravitation towards the opposite convention. That desire to be hip and different. Very similar to the US and their religiosity. Where the state is vehemently not religious, but the populace don't want to play to the states expectations and purposely stay religious. The opposite of the US is true in the UK. Where the government is religious but the people atheist

[@lthomas5609]

You must bring Europe back to the Christian faith. We were blessed and the Lord knew that your fathers came to India and preached the gospel. A great storm of the gospel is raging all over India today

[@amapparatistkwabena]

Who the h*ll edited this mess? Cutting speakers off is something that even a novice wouldn’t do. Ugh.

[@joselvlyboy7958]

what about Pentecostals? are they growing or decline??

[@mariatvrdonova8651]

Pentacostlas are the fasting growing everywhere (including my country - Slovakia)

[@TheKennyEtienne]

Maria Tvrdonova Pentecostals are true best tbh everyone should convert here it’s fun

[@MadameButterfly800]

Pentecostals are in fact evangelicals.

[@mariatvrdonova8651]

@@MadameButterfly800 evangelicals baptised in Holly Spirit - speaking in tonques

[@nikokapanen82]

Dont focus too much on denomination, focus on Jesus.

[@isabelleleblanc-cheminant1078]

For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. - John 3:16 ❤️🥰 Car Dieu a tant aimé le monde qu'il a donné son Fils unique, afin que quiconque croit en lui ne périsse point, mais qu'il ait la vie éternelle.

[@nzsl368]

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