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In the face of rising political extremism, cultural polarization, and religious diminution across Europe and the US, how ought Christian communities in Europe embody a prophetic, hopeful witness—especially alongside the military conflict in Ukraine, mass migration, and populist movements gaining traction? How does a distinctly Christian approach to covenantal pluralism and hospitality “welcome the stranger,” in contrast to nativist dynamics that are rapidly shifting cultural norms and even demography? Could a richer, more historically rooted political theology help leaders cultivate renewal—even in divided times?
In the face of rising political extremism, cultural polarization, and religious diminution across Europe and the US, how ought Christian communities in Europe embody a prophetic, hopeful witness—especially alongside the military conflict in Ukraine, mass migration, and populist movements gaining traction? How does a distinctly Christian approach to covenantal pluralism and hospitality “welcome the stranger,” in contrast to nativist dynamics that are rapidly shifting cultural norms and even demography? Could a richer, more historically rooted political theology help leaders cultivate renewal—even in divided times?
