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Opinion
Christmas candles still shine in the darkness of war
Christmas is the holiday of lights, being together and peace on earth. Nothing could be further from the truth in Ukraine. Nevertheless, pastor Igor Bandura found a way to celebrate the coming of the Prince of peace. 19 December 2025. The Fourth Sunday of Advent in the fourth year of…
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Opinion
Missionary panic: When Christianity scares mass media
If some sports people are Christian, the media seem to feel obliged to warn against them. That is the impression of Anja Tang in the German-speaking media world. “Let’s cling to Christ”, her advice is. Watching German television news increasingly feels like watching satire. It would be amusing – if…
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Opinion
The West's challenge: protecting religious freedom against a post-Christian ethic
The West wants to have a leading role when it comes to promoting freedom and safeguarding human rights, Todd Huizinga writes. However, he sees important challenges when it comes to religious freedom. Discrimination and intolerance against Christians in the West are real problems, and it is getting worse. The recently…
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Three things you could you say to a friend who is not interested in faith
Indifference. Apathy. Lack of interest. Don’t these adjectives describe how many Europeans approach religious questions today? Whereas the New Atheism drew headlines a decade or so ago, today it is more common to meet people who don’t even consider -instead of actively oppose- religious faith. How can you spark engaging…
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Opinion
This is how Päivi Räsänen prepares for her final trial
The Finnish MP Päivi Räsänen reaches the final stage of her trial. On October 30, she goes to the Supreme Court for her statements about Biblical marriage. In the midst of her preparations, she looks forward to opportunities to share something of Jesus’s love for sinful people. I just received…
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Opinion
Four ways a Christian should look at suffering
“Life is pain, Highness. Anyone who says differently is selling something,” is a famous line from the movie *The Princess Bride*. If suffering is unavoidable, how can Christians suffer with greater purpose and strength? Here are four ways. > Stay up to date with Christian news in Europe? Sign up…
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Opinion
What Christians should know about the transgender movement
Teenager Sandy does not feel comfortable in her body anymore. Without any restrictions, she changes her gender. And she is not the only one. What is this new trend all about? An uncomfortable silence settled over the room. None of us knew what to say in response to what we…
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Opinion
May German Christians vote for the AfD?
German Christians have difficulty voting for the populist AfD. Bishops from large churches have given a negative advice. But others think, the AfD is the only alternative. Todd Huizinga shares his ideas. > Stay up to date with Christian news in Europe? Sign up for CNE's newsletter. Despite Germany's determination…
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Opinion
Ukrainian believers fight for faith amid repression
Churches in Ukraine lie in ruins. Communication between communities has been cut and believers are paranoid, because their phones can be checked at any time. Christians in the Russian-occupied territories of Ukraine are in deep crisis. Christians in Ukraine's occupied territories are experiencing a deep crisis. They have to deal…
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Opinion
Conservatism is flourishing in Europe, but for how long?
In Europe and North America, change is afoot. The conservative right is blossoming. How sustainable is this development? > Stay up to date with Christian news in Europe? Sign up for CNE's newsletter. In many European countries, the national-conservative right is surging. The reasons people have chosen this direction are…