Posted on 01/08/2009 4:15:06 PM PST by marshmallow
Prague - Twenty years following the fall of communism the Czech Republic is at EU's helm.
But so far the EU member states have failed to agree on the form of the EU constitution.
Cardinal Miloslav Vlk, the head of the Czech Roman Catholic Church, is adamant that behind the failure to adopt the euro-treaty is the absence of what Europe feels natural about - Christian values.
"When the Irish said No to the Lisbon Treaty, they said it because the European Union and Lisbon Treaty have dropped the Christian roots," said Cardinal Vlk in an interview for Aktuálně.cz.
Cardinal Vlk pointed out that it was Christian politicians that came up with the idea of unified Europe. Italian politician and founder of the Christian Democratic Party Alcide De Gasperi, former French Prime Minister Robert Schuman and German statesman Konrad Adenauer are regarded as founders of the European Union.
In the interview Vlk links the European Union's flag to Christian values. The flag consisting of twelve stars on a blue background was admittedly inspired by the Bible. In Vlk's view the circle of stars refers to the twelve-star halo of the Virgin Mary.
Cardinal Vlk was quick to mention the flag was adopted on December 8, a day which celebrates the feast of the Immaculate Conception of Virgin Mary.
Family values missing
As a former head of the Council of Bishops' Conferences of Europe, Cardinal Vlk protested against the Nice Treaty, which was signed by the European leaders in 2001 in the town of Nice, France. According to him, the Treaty curtailed the freedom of religion and the definition of family was poorly based on Christian values.
Cardinal Vlk expressed strong disapproval of Islamic fundamentalism. "It is abuse of the Quran in the name of power. Islamic fundamentalism sets if someone does not live according to God, he must be killed. That is absurd," said Cardinal Vlk.
He believes in the dialogue between Christians and Muslims but "in terms of culture and opinions Islam is medieval".
"I do not want to sound negative... but in Islam a religion assumes the position of the state power and rules the people. Our European Christian experience proved that it is not the right way," said Cardinal Vlk.
Dying out
Demographically dying out, Cardinal Vlk expects Europe to become markedly more Muslim in the 21st century because of the low fertility of Europeans the majority of whom are non-believers.
"Muslims in Europe have much more children than Christian families. That is why demographers have been trying to come up with a time when Europe will become Muslim," Cardinal Vlk claimed.
While European Muslims are living their religion, Europeans are "pagans, as they do not respect their religion". To face the danger of dying out, Europe needs to install a program of spiritual rehabilitation.
"If we do not restore Europe in terms of Christian values, we will surely die out," Cardinal Vlk said.
Totally spot on, Cardinal.
“If we do not restore Europe in terms of Christian values, we will surely die out,” Cardinal Vlk said.
And shortly after that, North America.
Pat, can I buy a vowel?
you’re lucky he isn’t Polish...;)
I wonder what would happen if every one in Britain would go to he nearest beach, take an oar and paddle to the west, could they break loose and save thmeselves?
Europe has totally lost its Faith. The USA is close on its heels.
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“If we do not restore Europe in terms of Christian values, we will surely die out,” Cardinal Vlk said.
That about sums it up. Goes for the United States of America as well.
I’m not so sure the “right” in Europe will not take power, then soon commence with deportations.
The question will then become...will they be coming to the USA as “religious” refugees?
I have but be careful , only those from the UK who are right wing , believe in traditional values and a strong defence should be admitted.
the last thing America wants is more wishy washy girlie men or pakistani muslims who claim to be British.
Also include the christian socialists who think the Govt and church should be helping those in far and away muslism lands.
I’d say there is still a few million who fit to come here
religious and political refugees.
The UK and I think Australia are the only two countries in the world who are not allowed a green card lottery.why I have no idea as millions of Brits are leaving the UK as like me.
destination
Australia, New Zealand, Canada and then eastern and then parts of Europe
"Vlk" in Czech means, "wolf."
It’s more likely that they lose their religion as they become Euro-ized
Unlike Christians, muslims can temporarily deny their religion if it is to suit their goals.
I’m not so sure the “right” in Europe will not take power, then soon commence with deportations.
I Just don’t want Eurotrash “fleeing “ over here and then spending the rest of their miserable lives telling us how they did it over there. Let me be the first to announce my bumper sticker of the future; “We Don’t Give a amn How You Did It In Eurabia”
The Czechs seem to “get it” don’t they?
In Czech, l’s and r’s are sort of vowels because of the way they’re rolled.
A common Czech tongue-twister:
“Strc prst skrz krk” — “Stick your finger through your throat.
And they ain’t got a dubya (except of course in foreign words.)
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