A reflection on the role of church and COVID-19 in Europe
20 May 2020
Reflections on the current COVID-19 crisis from CEC Thematic Group on Education, Democracy and Diversity
The following text is not an official CEC statement but points of discussion meant to contribute to the ongoing debate on the role of churches and COVID-19 in Europe.
“We note with concern that voices in Europe are once again being raised in an attempt to sow hatred and discord. More and more people are looking for scapegoats; hate speech or false reports are spreading, especially in the media and on social networks. Those with a migrant background or who belong to a minority or marginalised group are suffering most of all. We specifically think not only of the many seasonal workers and harvest helpers but also of medical staff from Central and Eastern Europe, as well as cross-border commuters.
Thus, the Charta Oecumenica declares:
Our common endeavours are devoted to evaluating and helping to resolve, political and social issues in the spirit of the Gospel. Because we value the person and dignity of every individual as made in the image of God, we defend the absolutely equal value of all human beings.” Read more here