Reinhardt Schink of the Evangelical Alliance says “forms of church can be adapted” but warns against decisions that strengthen individualism and “weaken the community of believers”.
The Spanish government hopes to reduce the working week to 37.5 hours. But work is not the enemy, it is the conditions that do not allow for healthy growth and service, Christians say.
When the problems are perceived as structural rather than individual, it is difficult to assign responsibility.
Research looks at how the young in France see secularism. People between 18 and 30 are more tolerant of religious symbols in public.
After accusing the president of “stabbing them in the back”, the pastors expressed their willingness to continue building bridges of dialogue with the national government.
Confusion and uncertainty about whether government plans to introduce new laws are being pushed forward or into the long grass.
Evangelical Christians express disappointment as Prime Minister Rishi Sunak goes ahead with plans that could “criminalise ordinary Christian ministry that seeks to help believers”.
The belief in reincarnation grows among Catholics, finds a survey. The young are more anxious about death than the older generations.
Meanwhile, Christian families take the street to demand the withdrawal of free textbooks that “make statements on sexual issues totally inappropriate for minors”.
The latest official figures, published in July, show that only one in five practice Catholicism, while atheism exceeds 16%.
42% of young people do not consider themselves religious, finds the newest official survey. Islam is clearly on the rise.
Around 400,000 employees of large companies offer leaves for transitioners which are more generous than those offered to women after childbirth.
Evangelical churches in Latin America should practice a perspective of justice in the mission of our church which compels us to step outside the comfort of our buildings.
Benedict XVI died at the end of 2022, but on July 1st, his shadow receded further from the Vatican.
For Ukrainians, this is more than a minor issue of grammar. It involves the whole reason why Putin launched his misguided ‘special military operation’ in the first place.
Speaking to a Christian a reporter, the PSOE praised the work of evangelical churches among migrants, the PP valued their dialogue, and Vox spoke of their moral coherence and ability to create strong communities.
The effects of the restrictions are analysed by churches in Germany, Slovakia, UK and Portugal.
According to research, 44% of Portuguese evangelical churches were started after the year 2001. Many pastors are from Brazil but 7 in 10 new believers are nationals.
Only two weeks before the general elections, the Spanish government uses the European Union Presidency to promote gender self-identification across the continent.
The Supreme Court rejected a request to change the name and remove the gender from birth records and the civil status.
Five speakers at the dialogue with civil society were able to present the views of Latin American evangelicals on education, respect of life and religious freedom.
Kristie Higgs encouraged people to challenge the government’s plans to introduce relationships and sex education to children in primary schools.
The German international Felix Nmecha could soon land in Borussia Dortmund. But some fans are not happy for the player’s view on LGBT issues.
A Bible-believing Christian, David Mackereth was dismissed by the government. He hopes his legal battle will “encourage medics to speak out more on these issues”.
The mayor of Grenoble wants to draw up a “more pluralist” calendar by replacing religious holidays with secular celebrations.
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