WorldAnyone who said "Merry Christmas" or had a manger scene on their desk risked punishment", says retired CIA officer Kevin Shipp.
Christianity
Norwegian priests skip Bible verse – criticized for “anxiety”
Norway“Underscores a trend over time where the church seems anxious and restrained in the way it communicates its own faith”, says historian Olav Rune Bastrup.
Church of Sweden rejects proposed bride handover ban
SwedenThe Church Council votes down the Social Democrats' proposal to ban the tradition of the bride being led to the altar by her father.
Fewer Norwegians attend Easter services
CultureIn 2023, 150,000 Norwegians attended church during Easter - down from 200,000 eight years earlier.
Finnish men more religious than women
FinlandMen under 30 are more likely to have a more positive attitude toward the church than women of the same age.
LGBTQ-critical top politician in court of appeal
FinlandAdvocated biblical views on homosexuality.
Cartoon of the week
Chatbot refuses to joke about Islam
TechHowever, making fun of Christianity is not a problem.
“Jesus Revolution” is a hit on Netflix
CultureThe Christian drama film has quickly become one of the streaming service's most popular movies.
Faith in God declines in the US
WorldJust under 50% of Americans are convinced of the existence of God.
Attacks against Christians on the rise in Israel
WorldZionist extremists abuse and harass priests and vandalize important Christian sites, according to AP.
The Amish: A screen-free life with a focus on nature
CultureIndependence, community and faith are at the forefront of the rapidly growing community.
London School of Economics drops Christian terms
Culture"Christmas holidays" and "Easter holidays" become "winter holidays" and "spring holidays" at the infamous university.
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