Activists and politicians want to allow people to register as ‘non-binary’. An evangelical member of parliament says it would be a mistake: “People’s subjective perceptions can change over time”.

Christians & European elections (4). The representative in Brussels of the European Evangelical Alliance says voters need to understand that “politics won’t be able to solve all problems overnight”.

The workings of the EU institutions can seem distant, foreign and boring. Yet so much happens there that shapes our European way of life, whether we realise it or not.

The National Evangelical Council of France describes the new draft law as an “attack on humanity” as it puts pressure on “socially fragile people who feel a kind of duty to leave life”.

Fear of invasion and war. Fear of losing one’s cultural identity and community. Fear of climate disaster. Fear of demonization because of who I am or what I believe and say. Where to go for hope?

Christians & European Elections (3). The Moldovan Valeriu Ghiletchi leads a movement of Christian politicians in Europe. He calls on citizens to defend the rights enjoyed on the continent.

Few Europeans today could tell you what these days stand for. Fewer still would have ever thought about the link between the two. 

The public image of Spain is damaged by the lack of response to the discrimination of pastors without a pension, explains the secretary general of the Spanish Evangelical Alliance.

The meeting in Madrid aimed to be an opportunity for Bible experts, academics and teachers to share knowledge, reflect together and encourage dialogue.

In cities like Basel, over half of the population does not adhere to a religion. Protestants fall most.

‘Mosaic’ and ‘house’ were inadequate images for Europe, Bob Goudzwaard argued. Jesus’ parable of the prodigal son, however, did justice to a continent which had declared its autonomy and was quickly spending its inheritance.

What are the spiritual and theological characteristics of the Russian-speaking diaspora and what explains their tendency to form their own congregations?

In the last decade, the Italian Evangelical Alliance has represented the demands of the evangelical world internally (prayer), externally (religious freedom), and in the international arena (relations with Catholicism).

MEPs define forced marriage, illegal adoption and surrogacy as forms of exploitation.

Over 700 people expressed their desire to accept the Gospel in an event organised by the BGEA with 420 Polish evangelical churches.

There may be various historical and theological reasons why evangelicals are ignorant about European history, the EU story, and about what the Bible tells about politics.

The Christian politician has won in two lower courts the right to express her Christian beliefs on homosexuality, but the public prosecutor hopes to win in Finland’s top court.

Christians & European Elections (2). Evangelical voices in six countries agree on seeking more collaboration and foresight to maintain peace. Most rule out pacifist approaches.

Cass opens up the space for some fascinating missional conversations about dignity, care, respect, bodies and reality, deep discussions on what it means to be human.

The Italian Evangelical Alliance celebrates 50 years. A look back to the early years of vitality and growing unity.

Over 100 missionaries and leaders of Christian organisations joined an online event addressing the challenges of bringing the Gospel to other countries.

“Christian faith is a motivating factor for social justice commitment”, says a study published by StopPoverty and Interaction.

Be aware of the role of artificial intelligence in elections, especially in your social media timeline. Truth and trust should go hand in hand.

Fines of up to 10,000 euros for those who address someone by their former gender. The opposition denounces consequences of a “dangerous madness” for young people.

Arie de Pater of the European Evangelical Alliance in Brussels: “The fact that a majority in the Parliament calls for abortion as a human right is no doubt discomforting to many if not all Evangelicals across Europe”.