Europe

Reviewing the shocking exposé into pornography dictators and profiteers

Europe Society & Culture Family & Children

7 min read

A 2025 book investigating the power behind the commercialization of pornography argue that "people don’t use pornography: it uses us. And you don’t have to watch it to be one of its victims." This review affirms the authors' critique of pornography and those who control it as a dangerously powerful, globalized industry that is (re)shaping desire, relationships, and social norms. Followers of Jesus need to guard ourselves against this attack on our relationships and our souls.

Council of Europe body underreports anti-Christian attacks, ECLJ says

Europe Religious Freedom

4 min read
Assisted dying bill halted in UK House of Lords

Europe Society & Culture Health

2 min read

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Our global family at play with the beatiful game

Europe Church & Missions Society & Culture

5 min read

A miracle of global fraternity in our fractured, polarized, warring world has been created by one of humanity’s great shared languages: football. The FIFA Football (Soccer) World Cup is watched by billions of people around the world every four years. Sport presents an opportunity for people to come together, expend energy, and learn precious life skills. Where would we be without it?
Revealing concerns about King Charles' shifting mandate

Europe Religious Freedom

4 min read

In the British Crown's "The Sovereign Grant" annual report, King Charles is revealed as "Supreme Governor of the Church of England... protecting the space for Faith (sic) within the multi-faith nation". This reveals a subtle shift in the British monarch's mandate. Not just protecting but potentially validating all faiths, which is biblically untenable.
Can we believe in evolution?

Europe Church & Missions Bible & Theology Science

6 min read

Through God's providence, the Creator oversees every event in the universe. There is no such thing as real chance; it’s only apparent. We can get caught up trying to force a scientific reading of the Bible that it was not meant to convey. This understanding helps when it comes to our engagement with science and evolutionary findings and theories.
Wisdom for the young from a renowned Evangelist

Europe Church & Missions

7 min read

Wisdom is not something that can be acquired easily or quickly. It is forged over years of challenging experience. We cannot travel back in time to speak to our younger selves, but we can share our wisdom with the young people around us. Here is great advice on par with wisdom from Solomon.

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Europe Society & Culture Church & Missions

Russia strikes Baptist church in Ukraine, killing pastor at prayer meeting

By The Christian Post

Russia struck a Baptist church in the southeastern Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia during a prayer meeting this week, killing at least one person, a minister, and injuring at least eight others.
7 min read

Europe Religious Freedom Data

Marcham+10 conference opens with renewed urgency to address gender-specific religious persecution

By Timothy Goropevsek

A decade after a small gathering in 2016 first sought to name and address the distinct ways religious persecution affects women, the Marcham+10 conference began on Friday (April 17), highlighting both progress and persistent challenges in confronting what is now widely termed “gender-specific religious persecution.”
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Evangelical Alliance UK launches ‘Ethos’ to engage spiritually curious young adults

By CDI Staff

The Evangelical Alliance of the United Kingdom has launched a new digital initiative aimed at engaging spiritually curious young adults, as leaders say openness to faith among younger generations is rising.
2 min read

Europe Health Society & Culture

NHS Trust settles with Christian nurse suspended in trans row

By Christian Today

A Christian nurse who was suspended for 10 months after allegedly misgendering a transgender patient has received a settlement from the NHS.
2 min read

Europe Society & Culture

Evangelical alliance calls for unity after Hungary’s political reset

By Chris Eyte

Hungary’s evangelical leaders are urging unity and Christ-centered love in the wake of a decisive national election that has reshaped the country’s political landscape, as incoming Prime Minister Péter Magyar ended Viktor Orbán’s 16-year hold on power.
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Finnish study adds to growing scrutiny of ‘gender affirming care’ treatments, echoing Cass Review concerns

By CDI Staff

A major new study from Finland has found that adolescents referred for gender identity treatment continue to experience significantly elevated mental health challenges over time, adding to a growing body of research and clinical concern about current approaches to treating gender dysphoria in minors.