Christian faith
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Southern Europe
Christians in Spain unite to help in record flooding
Joel Forster and his family have been affected by the country's recent flooding that has killed over 150 people. Forster is one of the many Spanish Christians who is living through one of the most extensive natural disasters in the nation. > Stay up to date with Christian news in…
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Central Europe
Here you see how Poles leave the Catholic church in large numbers
As the numbers of non-believers increase in Poland, the people are becoming less Catholic and more secular as a population. In 2011, Poland became the only EU state to have its population identified as 88 per cent Catholic. Then in 2021, that number plummeted to 71 per cent in 2021,…
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European Union
Obstructing banks cause “economic persecution” of NGOs
For decades, Mats Selander has advocated for the unborn in Sweden. Although he is used to getting jeered in the streets, he did not expect his bank to end his 30-year customer relationship. After starting the pro-life organisation Center for Bioethical Reform in Sweden (CBR-S for short) in 2005, Selander…
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Northern Europe
Why Danish Christian teachers feel privileged
Danish Christians are privileged with their freedom in education. However, they still experience political pressure. “You can't just quote the Bible to politicians.” !CNE Allan_Haahr_Hansen_2022_5893f6c1e2.jpeg—Hansen. Photo Skjern Kristne Friskole— Year after year, it's the best school in the region: the free Christian school of Skjern. With an average grade of…
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Christian Life
Christian educators combat mental health problems by teaching students to build resilience
Jesus declared He had come for people to enjoy the fulness of life, but in today’s European classroom, suicide and mental health disorders are on the rise.According to a recent UNICEF report, suicide remains the second leading cause of death among today's youth, and at least 9 million Europeans who…
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Christian Life
Biblebelt feature: Revival movement is a thorn in the side of Danish Church
The largest revival movement is a thorn in the side of the Danish People's Church. Yet, the Folkekirken cannot do without them. “People call the movement extreme.” “The Lutheran Church has always been dominant in Denmark,” asserts Professor Kurt Larsen. He is a professor at the Lutheran School of Theology…
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Christian Life
Biblebelt feature: Danish Christians are united against liberal state church
In the Danish Bible Belt, Christians attend their own church service. But they are united in the Word of God. And in criticism of the Lutheran state Church.It is quiet in the old church of Skjern. A faint sunshine enters the historic house of worship through the large windows. Soft…
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European Union
All Christian leaders urge congregants to combat climate change
More religious leaders are calling on their congregations to act against the climate crisis. Earlier this month, Pope Francis pleaded with religious leaders that living a “respectful and sustainable lifestyle” is possible against a rapidly warming climate. His call to action came in the form of a YouTube video that…
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European Union
How Europe prepares for the arrival of Advent
With Advent coming soon, many European communities have begun to celebrate the season before Christmas. The season of Advent consists of four Sundays that precede Christmas Day, which is December 25th. Each country has their own unique traditions in preparing for what is to come- the birth of Christ. Hungary…
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Christian Life
If science is true, Ayaan Hirsi Ali becomes happier after becoming a Christian
When the Institute for the Impact of Faith in Life (IIFL) published the results of their November study on faith and mental health, it revealed a promising result. Religious people are 20 per cent happier than those identify as atheist or less involved. In addition to elevated happiness scores, the…