Tag: Christian faith and the making of Europe

The message of the Gospel was the primary life source of the European continent. Yet, the history of the Church, with its internal divides and its struggles with foreign religions, also influenced the shaping of Europe. In this article, Evert van de Poll explores some aspects of it, in particular the relationship between Christendom and…

The central message the Bible tells us is that Jesus Christ came on earth, died and rose again, to reconcile men and women to the Father. This message not only changed millions of lives, but also transformed Europe. In this article, Dr Evert van de Poll explains how this message shaped the Old Continent. This…

Europe is like a big patchwork of languages, nations, histories or ethnicities. This diversity can be a challenge to understanding of Europe. In this article, Dr Evert van de Poll explores some aspects of Europe’s diversity. This is an excerpt of Evert Van de Poll’s book Christian faith and the making of Europe. To be published soon.…

The symbol of the cross is so present in Europe that we hardly notice it in our daily life. In the following article, Dr Evert van de Poll explores this phenomenon. This is an excerpt of Evert’s book Christian faith and the making of Europe. To be published soon. Wherever you go in Europe, you find crosses.…

Europe as a whole still counts in the world. All over the world, this name alone rings a bell of culture, science, education, prosperity, peace, democracy, human rights, a safe haven for refugees and asylum seekers, a model of society for others to follow. In many areas Europe ranks first or has the widest reach.…