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Freedom of Religion vs Freedom from Religion
Freedom of religion vs freedom from religion shapes law, schools and public life. Here is where the rights meet, clash and require balance.
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CEC at Council of Europe: Religion and education are essential elements of dialogue
Joining voices with other faith partners, CEC emphasised the role of religion and education in dialogue in a meeting of the Interreligious and Inter-Convictional Dialogue Committee of the Conference of…
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CEC extends condolences on passing of EU Parliament President David Sassoli
Dr Jørgen Skov Sørensen, general secretary of the Conference of European Churches conveyed heartfelt condolences on the passing away of David Sassoli, president of the European Parliament.
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The unequivocal hope manifested in Christ’s birth
Tijana Petković from the Serbian Orthodox Church shares reflections on the occasion of Christmas celebrated in Orthodox tradition, affirming hope in Christ’s birth. Christ is born! We believe and confess…
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New WHO factsheet: how can we tell if plant-based products are healthy?
Whether for health reasons or concerns about the environment, eating less or no meat is becoming more popular around the globe. But as a new WHO/Europe factsheet, “Plant-based diets and…
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CEC to enhance church voices in European institutions through advocacy
The Conference of European Churches is set to implement a sharp organisational profile. As a church-fellowship, CEC will strengthen its work to develop Christian voices in European political institutions and…
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European churches bring into focus the Conference on the Future of Europe
The event “Our hope for Europe” held in Brussels, brought into focus churches’ contribution to the ongoing Conference on the Future of Europe. It was organised by the Conference of…
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CEC celebrates 1920 Encyclical of the Ecumenical Patriarchate
“The insights of the Synodal Encyclical have had a lasting impact on the ecumenical movement,” said CEC President Rev. Christian Krieger at the anniversary event “Synodal Encyclical of 1920: 100…
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Protecting health through the urban redevelopment of contaminated sites
Public Waste Agency of Flanders (OVAM) Abandoned coke plant in Zeebrugge, Belgium. Industrial use, waste disposal, the increased use of chemicals and hazardous substances, and poor environmental management during past…