God's Return to Europe

Beleth · 17th July 2007, 12:17 PM

In Europe, God Is (Not) Dead

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB118434936941966055.html

"After decades of secularization, religion in Europe has slowed its slide toward what had seemed inevitable oblivion. There are even nascent signs of a modest comeback. Most church pews are still empty. But belief in heaven, hell and concepts such as the soul has risen in parts of Europe, especially among the young, according to surveys."

Freethinker · 17th July 2007, 12:23 PM

I'm glad he finally left the states. I hope he takes all the fundies with him.

UnrepentantSinner · 17th July 2007, 05:52 PM

Catholicism and Orthodoxy have always had a toehold in the minds of Eastern Europeans, even if they were suppressed under Communism so I'm not surprised that the sentiment is there, if not the attendance. The evangelicals also seem to be making headway in parts of Europe (I see a lot of fundy types on Christianforums from the UK).

JoeEllison · 17th July 2007, 05:55 PM

What a shame. Hopefully, they can get back on track relatively quickly.

This Guy · 17th July 2007, 05:59 PM

Originally Posted by Freethinker

I'm glad he finally left the states. I hope he takes all the fundies with him.

I'll give an "Aman" to that!

17th July 2007, 12:17 PM	#1
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17th July 2007, 12:23 PM	#2
Freethinker Graduate Poster Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: The Uncanny Valley Posts: 1,358	I'm glad he finally left the states. I hope he takes all the fundies with him.
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17th July 2007, 05:52 PM	#3
UnrepentantSinner A post by Alan Smithee Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: USAian is not a word Posts: 26,361	Catholicism and Orthodoxy have always had a toehold in the minds of Eastern Europeans, even if they were suppressed under Communism so I'm not surprised that the sentiment is there, if not the attendance. The evangelicals also seem to be making headway in parts of Europe (I see a lot of fundy types on Christianforums from the UK).
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17th July 2007, 05:59 PM	#5
This Guy Master Poster Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: On the corner of WALK and DON'T WALK Posts: 2,000	Originally Posted by Freethinker I'm glad he finally left the states. I hope he takes all the fundies with him. I'll give an "Aman" to that!
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17th July 2007, 05:55 PM	#4
JoeEllison Cuddly Like a Koala Bear Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 7,276	What a shame. Hopefully, they can get back on track relatively quickly.