Articles

Lithuania: A fragile Christian presence

01 Jul 2015
Due to a strong Polish influence, Catholicism was politically dominant until the Soviet occupation when all faiths were repressed. Low-level discrimination against evangelical groups exists and religious freedom has facilitated the entry of cults and theological…

Liechtenstein: Evangelism and outreach needed

01 Jul 2015
In Liechtenstein freedom of religion is guaranteed and the Catholic Church is effectively the State Church. The religious diversity breakdown is 69% Catholic, 7% Muslim, 14% Non-Religious, 0.7% Orthodox and 9% Protestant. Let us claim the …

Latvia: Spiritual temperature of Latvia

01 Jul 2015
The churches were harshly persecuted under both the Nazis and the Communists. Religious freedom since 1988 has caused many to return to the Church, but has also opened the door to sects. The post-independence religious bubble…

Kosovo: Prayer needs

01 Jul 2015
Kosovo was declared independent from Serbia in February 2008. Its spiritual future at this time is uncertain. Muslim beliefs play an influential part in the traditions and cultures of the Albanians. There is a need for…