Christian faith
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European Union
Bart van den Dikkenberg in CNE's Podcast: Impossible to believe in evolution and the Bible
Can a Christian believe in both God and evolution? According to Bart van den Dikkenberg, the answer is no, as the two beliefs are contradictory to the Christian faith. Van den Dikkenberg, a science and technology editor for the Dutch Reformed newspaper Reformatorisch Dagblad(RD), says that his primary concern today…
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European Union
Yoel Russu on CNE's podcast: Students at Messianic school in Israel still pray and play despite war
While the war continues in Israel, the school is still open. The Messianic Jewish school Makor HaTikva in Jerusalem does everything to keep the 142 pupils at work. Principal Yoel Russu is proud that his school is the “only one in the world” that is Christian and Hebrew-speaking. In the…
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European Union
How pastors prepare their church for war in Europe
War is in the air, and how are European Christian leaders preparing for a potential crisis? > Stay up to date with Christian news in Europe? Sign up for CNE's newsletter. “If Europe wants to avoid war, Europe must get ready for war.” These were the words spoken by the…
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Northern Europe
Church of Sweden may add same-sex marriages as job requirement
What does it mean if the Church of Sweden only employs priests who are ready to perform same-sex marriages? Is that equal treatment for everybody or a denial of freedom of belief for some? The Evangelical Alliance in the country has its concerns. > Stay up to date with Christian…
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European Union
All over Europe, large families have one problem: high living costs
How to sell this seven-seat mini-bus? An advert on the website of the Swiss large families’ club seemed a good idea. And yes, more than fifty people responded within the hour. Just showing that transportation is a crucial thing for large families in Switzerland. > Stay up to date with…
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Western Europe
March brings 'Bible Month' in France
March is the perfect month for Bible reading in France, says the nation's Bible Society. Yes, France is a secular country. But no, that does not mean people are not interested in the Bible.> Stay up to date with Christian news in Europe? Sign up for CNE's newsletter.With around 200…
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European Union
How Christian schools debunk the myths about critical thinking
In recent years, Christian schools worldwide have received a bad rap because they have failed to invite critical thinking in the classroom. However, researcher Øyvind Fosse found that assumption to be incorrect.> Stay up to date with Christian news in Europe? Sign up for CNE's newsletter.As these schools navigate or…
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Christian Life
What the Bible's youth can bring to Gen Alpha
Today, teens may rebel against their parents and scroll endlessly on TikTok. But in Biblical times, they ruled entire nations.> Stay up to date with Christian news in Europe? Sign up for CNE's newsletter.The Bible paints a different picture as cultural expectations and youth responsibilities plummet to an all-time low.…
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European Union
EU leaders seek answers to rising hate crimes against Christians
In 2023, an Islamic terrorist in the southern Spanish city of Algeciras murdered an altar server and injured four other people with a machete while shouting, “Death to Christians” and “Allah is great.” In the UK, Christian social worker, Felix Ngole had his job offer taken away, because the company…
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Northern Europe
How a new chaplain brings the chapel to Norway's parliament
The parliament's chaplain in Norway remains a source of curiosity. When the world spoke about the separation of church and state, Norway's Storting appointed an official pastor in 2007. He even organises church services in the parliament. > Stay up to date with Christian news in Europe? Sign up for…