The Swiss Federal Court rejected the appeal of the evangelical church of Cologny. “It confirms the decline in religious freedom in Geneva”, evangelicals say.

At the United Nations Human Rights Council, the World Evangelical Alliance points out the obsolete procedures through which religious minorities must relate to the State.

Evangelicals denounce that Nigerian government “has failed to protect civilians, most particularly Christians, from the increase of brutal acts of violence”.

The instinct to withdraw into isolationism and nationalism is understandable, yet it plays into the hands of authoritarian, anti-democratic forces.

Why do people assume that the freedom of speech and of religion will persist when those asserting their power are committed to a different morality? 

It was developed in two years by young people from 16 countries for the Organization of American States assembly. It addresses legal, political, social and ethical issues at the international level.

According to a survey, 42% of evangelicals planned to vote for Labour, which won a landslide victory. The EAUK “prays Psalm 72” for Keir Starmer, the next prime minister.

A survey finds that the image of Swiss evangelical free churches has improved, specially among young people aged 18 to 39.

Some will likely stick with him as a “known quantity” but his push to further regulate churches and legalize euthanasia have shocked and alienated many Christians. 

Daniel Ortega’s objective is to cancel Nicaragua’s civil society including churches that refuse to be subservient to the regime.

The coalition led by prime minister Narendra Modi still has a majority but failed in its expectations after losing 67 seats. “For many Christians, the loss brings a sense of relief”.

The Italian Supreme Court overturned two previous rulings that said ‘Breccia di Roma’ was exempt from paying taxes as if it were a for-profit company. The pastors will appeal in Europe against the “discriminatory and ideological” decision.

The pulpit is not a soapbox; we have something much more important to proclaim.  But let us not live in ignorance of what is happening in the world around us. 

What can evangelical voices offer to supplement or correct what ordinary Ukrainians think about their national identity? What special contribution can they make?

The Supreme Court still operates within a pattern of thought whereby places of worship must have “objective characteristics”, perhaps thinking of Roman Catholic churches with altars, statues, chapels. The final ruling is unfair and discriminatory.

The church member faces up to 10 years in jail for giving “knowingly false information” about the Russian armed forces. The Russian-imposed authorities say their aim is to “halt the work of religious sects”.

OF is the personification of pornography. The empty promise is to offer its clients a space for interaction with women they desire, in the vague hope that they will not only get pleasure but also virtual companionship and intimacy.

Authorities attend the presentation of the book by evangelical theologian José Moreno Berrocal, which underlines the valuable Christian contribution to freedom of conscience.

The US International Commission on Religious Freedom warns in its annual report that several governments have engaged in the repression of religious minorities.

The European meeting was held in Madrid, with the presence of local authorities and a variety of plenary sessions and round tables on current issues.

May our votes in the upcoming elections go to those whose worldview promotes long-term sustainability. 

Members underlined “God’s faithfulness” as they looked back to history. International speakers reflected on mission in Europe and the impact on Italian Christians of the Lausanne 1974 Congress.

In just 2 moths, police raided 4 worship services and issued 7 fines for leading and participating in “illegal missionary activity”.

No matter what some candidates might tell you, there are no easy fixes to complicated issues. We trust that this list of  questions will help you in your preparations for the European elections.

A drunk man shouted anti-Christian slogans as he tried to enter the building. The police arrested him after he smashed a window.