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16/08/2024

Future of Christian school in Vienna (Austria) is under threat

Mayflower Christian Academy and Noah's Ark Kindergarten in Vienna form a flourishing school. Yet, the school now finds itself in a “spiritual warfare”. Is the end coming? “This is comparable to the time of Hezekiah.”

15/08/2024

The number of Christian schools in is growing again this autumn. “The many successful Christian schools that we have been able to support for years are a great miracle for which we are grateful to God."

The number of Christian schools in Germany is growing again this autumn, with six new schools being founded.

15/08/2024

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13/08/2024

Children and the ; it is just a big, risky experiment, says Jonathan Haidt in his book "The Anxious Generation". Here you can read some lessons for families from his work.

Would you let your child go to Mars for a new experiment? Probably not. However, many parents do not hesitate to give their children a smartphone before they are 10. And that too is an experiment of which the results are only just coming in. Five lessons about the smartphone from professor Jonathan....

12/08/2024

The issue of seems to be at the centre of the debate in these days, and the reactions are very polarised, columnist Chiara writes. "Though policy and law are still slow to make radical changes, what we are seeing is an increasingly advanced belief that it is the individual's way of feeling that matters most."

The issue of transsexuality seems to be at the centre of the debate in Italy these days, and the reactions are very polarised.

10/08/2024

On Thursday, the Bulgarian government passed a law that forbids the promotion of non-traditional sexualities in schools. Principal Nadya Stoykova is happy with the development.

On Thursday, the Bulgarian government passed a law that forbids the promotion of non-traditional sexualities in schools. Principal Nadya Stoykova is happy with the development.

09/08/2024

In Paris, a team of Christian activists was arrested and held in custody. They protested against a scene of the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games.

In Paris, a team of Christian activists was arrested and held in custody.

09/08/2024

Julia Boehme was convinced that she would never cover her head with a veil. Now she does anyways. What made her change her opinion on headcovering during worship?

How archaic! When I first attended a church service and saw women veiling, I vowed to myself never to do that. Wearing a hat has disappeared in my country. Veils are for Muslims now. But I have learned to see the covering as a shield for which to be grateful.

08/08/2024

Since the invasion of Ukraine, many Orthodox churches all over Europe have found themselves in a precarious position. Many parishes officially fall under Patriarch Kirill who fervently supports the invasion. And it is hard to severe those ties. Yet, the Russian Orthodox Church in Estonia is going to.

Since the invasion of Ukraine, many Orthodox churches all over Europe have found themselves in a precarious position. Many parishes officially fall under the Moscow Patriarchate and Patriarch Kirill who fervently supports the invasion. And it is hard to severe those ties. Yet, the Russian Orthodox C...

07/08/2024

Misinformation, violence, ongoing riots: the murder of three young girls by a man with a migration background has stirred a lot of confusion in England. Christians should not be naive, nor join the extreme-right rhethoric, Bart-Jan Spruyt writes.

Misinformation, violence, ongoing riots: the murder of three young girls by a young man with a migration background has stirred a lot of confusion and discussion in England, culminating in fierce accusations towards the extreme right, migrants and Muslims. Christians should not be naive.

05/08/2024

// When a woman is murdered, it is statistically most likely that the perpetrator is someone close to her, like her husband. Why is this? Columnist Mirela Popaja explores the topic.

Once upon a time, there was a wealthy man who got married six times. All his beautiful brides disappeared one by one. The seventh wife discovers something terrible. This tale set columnist Mirela Popaja to thinking.

02/08/2024

With the opening ceremony of the came a wave of disbelief. From woke protagonists to open mockery of Christianity, the festivities on and around the river Seine will be remembered for a long time and not for the right reasons. But Christians are ready to speak up, Dominic Potters writes.

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With the opening ceremony of the Olympics came a wave of disbelief. From woke protagonists to open mockery of Christianity, the festivities on and around the river Seine will be remembered for a long time and not for the right reasons. But Christians are ready to speak up.

02/08/2024

Thomas ’s theology is full of compromise, says Leonardo De Chirico.

For Thomas Aquinas, sin was not important enough to discuss at the beginning of his works. You must read for a long time before hearing him speak about sin. Still, Thomas is a theologian whom no one can ignore.

02/08/2024

A deeply disturbing scene aired during the Paris Olympics opening ceremony: the mockery of the Last Supper, Jack Nassar writes. "Our path is one of faith and transformative love, embodying Christ's spirit in a darkening world. Let Christ's love shine brightly, our faith our strength, overcoming all."

A deeply disturbing scene aired during the Paris Olympics opening ceremony: the mockery of the Last Supper. This moment starkly reflects France's shift from its Christian roots to a more secular and atheist society, highlighting a global trend of mocking Christian figures and values. This trend requ...

31/07/2024

The issue of assisted su***de continues to be a complex question for Italy. Currently, it is forbidden, but legally possible. Read here how that works.

Debates concerning assisted su***de continue to rage in Italy. Contrary to other European nations, assisted su***de remains a crime there – at least on paper.

30/07/2024

Many have been watching the Olympics that started in Paris last Friday. From all corners of the world, people travelled to the French capital to join the grand sports event. Christians grab the chance to reach them with the Gospel.

Many have been watching the Olympics that started in Paris last Friday. From all corners of the world, people travelled to the French capital to join the grand sports event. Christians grab the chance to reach them with the Gospel.

29/07/2024

Is a war a justified reason for restricting religious freedom? Ukraine finds itself in an impossible dilemma, columnist Oleksii Blyzniuk argues.

Ukraine has a dilemma. The country must decide about the future of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church, which belongs to the Moscow Patriarchate. Columnist Oleksii Blyzniuk writes that banning it would risk the much-needed foreign support, but keeping it means keeping a pro-Kremlin organisation in the cou...

29/07/2024

"If I can't do it perfect, I don't even want to try it". Often when I talk to my children about their shortcomings, I receive a lesson from the Lord myself, columnist Chiara Lamberti writes.

Often when I talk to my children about their shortcomings, I receive a lesson from the Lord myself, columnist Chiara Lamberti writes.

29/07/2024

There is more behind than you thought. Read Avi Snyder's insight.

Anti-Semitism works against God’s plan to evangelise the nations. “It is satanic”, Avi Snyder says. “If the Jews could be destroyed now, Jesus is not coming back.”

25/07/2024

When it is time to leave this world, most would say that they would want to have a peaceful death. That is why a new invention is set up for release. However, it is not uncontroversial.

When it is time to leave this world, most would say that they would want to have a peaceful death. That is why a new invention is set up for release. However, it is not uncontroversial.

22/07/2024

Not everything that seems spiritual is true Christianity, columnist Sari Savela warns. Read here how you can know the difference.

Not everything that seems spiritual is true Christianity, columnist Sari Savela warns. Read here how you can know the difference.

19/07/2024

Is Christianity the same as far-right? Of course not. Read why.

The weeks before the European elections were an avalanche for Valeriia Petrechkiv. From her student apartment in Paris, France, she follows the EU integration of her home country, Ukraine.

18/07/2024

Sometimes it is good to stop and think. Am I on the right track with my life? The book Falling Night provides deep insights about this process.

As Christians, we believe that we should do something for the good of our neighbour. It is a deeply rooted feeling in our faith. But what is our deepest motivation for helping others? It is one of the themes explored by Phil Clarke in his book Falling Night.

16/07/2024

How to deal with money wisely? Andrei had to learn this. And now he teaches others.

Andrei Ptashnikov and his wife were generous and sowed their money out. But they came short. “We had to learn to trust God and sow it wisely.”

15/07/2024

The factors that contributed to the attack on US candidate Donald Trump are also present in Europe. Read here why.

The world was shocked at the assassination attempt on US President candidate Donald Trump on Saturday. What is the message for Europe? “It is a warning to everyone, regardless of political affiliation, to restore dignity and honor to politics.”

15/07/2024

Poles leave the Catholic church in large numbers. Read here more about that process.

As the numbers of non-believers increase in Poland, the people are becoming less Catholic and more secular as a population.

13/07/2024

What films could our children watch, and how long? The discussion over screen time has also reached our columnist Chiara's family.

Let’s talk about it! Sooner or later, every family with children will face the question of how much screen time to allow. When? With what content?

12/07/2024

The Christian EU party gets a new MEP next week; the former Prime Minister of Latvia. He has "big energy" but dislikes green energy..official Kristopans Vilis Vilis Kristopans Latvija pirmajā vietā

The former Prime Minister from Latvia has great plans to change the EU’s direction. From next week, Vilis Kristopans will be the fourth European Parliament member (MEP) for the Christian party ECPM.

11/07/2024

This is what happens if ' rights are not protected against the state. As daughter is kept away from her father and mother.

A Swiss family is living in a nightmare. Their 16-year-old daughter started to have mental health struggles during the COVID period. After this, she expressed ‘gender confusion’ and wanted to transform into a boy. An impression about parental rights.

11/07/2024

From in Germany to a family of 11 in Latvia. That's all in 's newsletter from this week.