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Eastern Europe
Guest commentary: Romania's children's rights put you in a dilemma
In Romania, parents can still slap and spank their children. Of course, within reasonable limits. But what when children themselves get violent, asks Marius Bagu. > Stay up to date with Christian news in Europe? Sign up for CNE's newsletter. It is one of the most atrocious stories I ever…
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Eastern Europe
Three ways the Evangelical movement was impacted by Romania entering the EU
The European Union is the greatest civilisation ever. While I am well aware that the European Union is imperfect, the concept of human rights has come to be associated with the EU, the place where social reforms were implemented on a grand scale for the first time in history. Furthermore,…
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Opinion
Guest commentary: Climate change is there, but do you see the fire?
“Our house is on fire,” said a banner from Fridays for Future at a climate demonstration. Of course, this is not the first time someone has worried about the earth’s future existence. The words made me think of Johannes Stöffler (1452-1531), a German mathematician, astronomer, and priest who made a…
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Christian Life
Guest commentary: Romanian Christians are not represented in the electoral system
I still remember my first vote. It was for the parliamentary election of 2008, the same year I turned 18. In all honesty, I cannot recall the names of the candidates or the party I voted for. All I do remember is that I was filled with admiration. This year…
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Opinion
Let's be honest: Men and women need each other
My mother is a force to be reckoned with. An actual 'machine' in her own right. Regardless of the time of day, when there is work to be done, she has unwavering determination. She has inherited her resilience from my grandmother. It is a testament to her unyielding spirit. But…
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Opinion
Guest commentary: Better reading skills for pupils will take huge effort
No modern society can do without reading, maths and science. But schools do not do well in these subjects. That is what we know from recent international research. What can we do about this? Our guest commentator Marius Bâgu tells about that on International Children's Book Day. I vividly remember…
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Opinion
Guest commentary: How a TV show illustrates Christian hypocrisy
I won’t deny it any longer: I am a hypocrite. And I realised this while watching *Beef*, one of the most acclaimed TV shows of 2023. In the same week, I had a heated argument with a close acquaintance. Despite our conflict, we both claimed to be followers of Christ.…
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