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Central Europe
German biologist not guilty of hatred against gays
The German evolutionary biologist Prof. Ulrich Kutschera is not guilty of incitement against homosexuals. His statement that the introduction of same-sex marriage a “perverse decision” is, might be polemic, but is within the boundaries of the law. With that final decision, the higher regional court of Frankfurt am Main confirmed…
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Eastern Europe
Russian evangelicals urge Putin to stop the Ukrainian war
Over 300 Russian evangelical pastors signed an open letter in which they condemned the war in Ukraine. They call for repentance and ask their leaders to “stop this senseless bloodshed”. Despite the increasing censorship and risks of prison sentences, the Christians signed an open letter demanding that the hostility towards…
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Eastern Europe
Ukrainian war is about the future of mankind, Patriarch Kirill says
Since gay parades are the door to the ‘Western’ civilisation, the war in Ukraine is about the future of mankind. That message was preached on Sunday by the head of the Russian Orthodox Church (ROC), Patriarch Kirill. In the meantime, almost all his foreign contacts ask him to help to…
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Eastern Europe
Attack on Kharkiv Cathedral will not go unpunished, Ukrainian president says
President Zelinsky of Ukraine has strongly reacted after Russian bombs hit the Orthodox Cathedral in Kharkiv. “God sees”, he warns and says that it is impossible to hide in a bunker to get away from God. In his speech to the nation of 3 March, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelinsky mentioned…
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Northern Europe
Drop-in baptism sign of increased individualism, Norwegian pastor says
Drop-in baptisms: you just show up at church, sign a form, have a conversation with the pastor and be baptised. A Norwegian pastor conducted research into the new phenomenon. Stein Ellinggard (62) has been a pastor for many years, and one of the first in Norway to introduce drop-in baptism…
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Central Europe
No compulsory vaccination, German church leaders write in an appeal
In Germany, around 150 evangelical pastors, church leaders and other spiritual leaders have joined forces to oppose the introduction of compulsory vaccination. They addressed an appeal to the leading representatives of the country. Among the addressees are Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, Bundestag President Bärbel Bas and Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz,…
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Northern Europe
“Excluding Russian Church from Swedisch Church Council will not make a difference”
Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, voices were raised to exclude the Russian Orthodox Church from Sweden’s Christian Council (SKR). However, in practice, such a decision would not make a major difference since the community has not participated in SKR’s meetings for several years. The Swedish Christian Council member churches…
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European Union
Raise your voice, Council of Churches says to Patriarch Kirill
The worldwide World Council of Churches (WCC) has appealed to Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill to work to end the war in Ukraine. “Raise your voice so that the war can be stopped,” writes WCC executive general secretary Ioan Sauca in a letter to the Moscow patriarch published on Wednesday, Austrian…
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Eastern Europe
Christians and Jews in Ukraine pray together for God's protection
Jews and Christians prayed together for God’s help and protection in basements and shelters throughout Ukraine. They did so with the words of Psalm 31, which begins with “In you, Lord, I have taken refuge.” A video published by the Ukrainian Bible Society shows people in prayer for the country.…
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Northern Europe
Gender reassignment is harmful for youngsters, says Swedish Health Board
The Swedish National Board of Health and Welfare has radically changed its view on hormone treatments for minors with gender dysphoria. “The risks outweigh the benefits”, the authority concludes. The Swedish National Board of Health and Welfare has radically changed its view on hormone treatments for minors with gender dysphoria.…
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