Culture
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European Union
EU states push for cap on cross-border sperm donation
The international community wants to see increased regulation as the uncontrolled use of gametes poses ethical concerns. > Stay up to date with Christian news in Europe? Sign up for CNE's newsletter. The news comes amid a Politico report revealing that a sperm donor passed on a cancer-causing gene to…
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European Union
As war looms in Europe, some Christians pursue pacifism
As Europe dials up its armies and defence arsenals, many Christians wonder: should we take up arms and join the fight? Or should we work for another form of peace? > Stay up to date with Christian news in Europe? Sign up for CNE's newsletter. However, many Christian pacifists say,…
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European Union
European Christians shift from supporting Israel to Gaza
After Hamas attacked Israel, many Christian leaders in Europe were quick to respond to the country’s cry for help. Now, many of these leaders and their organisations are backing out in their support for the Jewish state. > Stay up to date with Christian news in Europe? Sign up for…
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European Union
As European churches go cashless, some remain sceptical
Tithing in many European churches is changing. Many are abandoning the offering plate and embracing the portable card reader, but some want to keep their cash collection boxes. As more congregations make the leap towards digital payment methods, will cash continue to be king, or will online giving be here…
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Northern Europe
Norwegian revival preacher gets revisited among Gen Zers
Hans Nielsen Hauge brought both the gospel and wealth to Norway. But for more than 200 years, his heritage was only known to his own country. > Stay up to date with Christian news in Europe? Sign up for CNE's newsletter. Now, an American pastor and some Norwegian professors are…
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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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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
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…