The social media giant has rolled out a new prayer request feature, a tool embraced by some religious leaders as a cutting-edge way to engage the faithful online. An image provided by Facebook in August 2021 to show a simulation of the social media company's prayer request feature. Screengrab/ Facebook via APThe Reverend Robert Jeffress of First Baptist Church in Dallas, a Southern Baptist megachurch, was among the pastors enthusiastically welcoming the prayer feature. "Facebook and other social media platforms continue to be tremendous tools to spread the Gospel of Christ and connect believers with one another — especially during this pandemic," he said. "I also pray that Facebook will continue improving its practices to stop misinformation on social media, which is also affecting our religious communities and efforts."

Source: New Zealand Herald August 08, 2021 19:18 UTC