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Northern Europe
A conversion ban in Norway, what does that mean?
The Norwegian Storting will look at a draft for what is known as a ban on conversion therapy. What are the consequences? **What is conversion therapy?** Conversion therapy is aimed at changing one's sexual orientation or gender identity. According to a recent report from the Nordlandforskning (Nordland Research Institute) and…
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Christian Life
Christian considerations about IVF
Couples who struggle with infertility have many options today. One of them is invitro fertilisation (IVF). However, there are some ethical dilemmas that come with this treatment. Some pros and cons from a Christian perspective. ## Pros # Remedy IVF is a remedy for infertility, which is a consequence of…
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European Union
Six reasons why anti-Semitism remains a problem in Europe
Since the Hamas attacks on Israel on October 7, there has been a rise in the number of anti-Semitic incidents all over Europe. Pro-Palestinian demonstrations that call for the extermination of Jews are attended by hundreds of people. Why?The significant increase in anti-Semitism in Europe is remarkable because, after the…
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Christian Life
Does marriage really make us happier than living together?
Unmarried couples should not have sex before marriage. And two lovers should not cohabit until they are married. These statements are not outdated, science shows. Research demonstrates that the Biblical teachings on marriage and sexuality have great benefits for people. “Men tend to live longer when they are married.”The German…
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Opinion
Comment: More than enough reason to pause the EU subsidies to Gaza
The European Commission concludes that its own subsidies are being put to good use by the Palestinian authorities. But everybody who closely examines the issue feels that it is time to pause the good will.The financial aid that the European Union invests in Palestine is not used to support the…
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European Union
Europe is unable to exterminate anti-Semitism
Can we still talk about Jewish biscuits? May a shop refuse customers if they support Israel? One thing is sure: anti-Semitism keeps Europe busy. After the attacks of Hamas on October 7, the fear of a recurrence of the Holocaust has gripped many minds. The Israeli representative of the United…
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Eastern Europe
Q&A: Does a ban on the Ukrainian Orthodox Church violate religious freedom?
The Ukrainian Parliament took the first step towards a ban on the Ukrainian Orthodox Church (UOC) last week Thursday. Does this threaten the religious freedom of Ukrainians? Five questions and answers. ***What does the decision of the Ukrainian Parliament entail?*** While 226 votes were needed to pass the draft of…
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Eastern Europe
Five questions why Belarus tries to liquidate an Evangelical church
Will they still exist next year? Or even next month? For churches in Belarus, this question is real. Especially the New Life Church in Minsk has been the target of the Belarusian authorities for months already. Next week, the congregation will be in court. ***Why does the church have to…
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Opinion
Comment – French government expels girls from education because of their faith
Girls who wear a long dress, a so-called abaya, over their regular clothes may not enter the classroom in France. Yet, it is wrong to force students to go against their conscience as a requirement to receive education.In France, church and state are strictly separated by law. But the state…
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Opinion
Comment – Stay-at-home moms must be careful for a hidden fulltime job
Some women are ‘only’ housewife. They do not have another job, contrary to most others in society. Yet, they need to be careful to not become a fulltime influencer on social media.A few decades ago, moms stayed at home and took care of the kids while dads went to work…
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