Christian Politics
For a relational society Christian politics should not be based on a romantic picture of the past. Our task, therefore, ahead is to inspire a new generation through connecting our inspiration to their issues. Instead of trying to search for feelings of security in the past, we need to work for a secure future, based on human dignity. For this, the work of formulating Christian politics is relevant. Sallux is inspired by various traditions of thought, such as the Catholic Social Teaching, the Reformational philosophy, the social teaching based on Orthodox Christianity and the Evangelical approach as described in the Lausanne covenant. As Sallux, we see relational thinking as a bridge between these various strands of Christian engagement with society and politics. At the same time, we believe our relational vision can bridge Christian-democracy and the 21st century. Life is relational: society needs to be understood from this perspective. Each of the great themes of biblical social teaching can be shown to directly or indirectly impact on whether and how citizens relate to each other. Key elements include strong and stable families, decentralized government and an absence of material and relational poverty. People, as relational beings, need this environment before they need a career, possessions or wealth. For prosperity is a consequence, rather than a precondition, of relational wellbeing the focus of society and economy should not be on producing wealth and afterwards dealing with the symptoms of poverty. However, the focus should be to achieve an institutional framework, which prevents relational poverty and contributes to good relationships.
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There is both in Europe and the US a crisis when it comes to the role of Christian faith and Christians inspired by their faith in politics. This is beyond the discussion on whether there should or should not be explicit ‘Christian parties’.
There is both in Europe and the US a crisis when it comes to the role of Christian faith and Christians inspired by their faith in politics. This is beyond the discussion on whether there should or should not be explicit ‘Christian parties’.
From the Director
Thursday, October 1, 2020
An article by Sallux Director, Johannes de Jong, on the importance of staying informed in the current plethora of the corona crisis and geopolitical upheaval.
An article by Sallux Director, Johannes de Jong, on the importance of staying informed in the current plethora of the corona crisis and geopolitical upheaval.
Kompassi and Sallux ongoing project on science and politics: a contribution to the debate
Thursday, April 9, 2020
In the framework of the ongoing joint project of Kompassi and Sallux on politics and science, Tapio Luoma-aho, manager of Kompassi, wrote an excellent and timely contribution to this debate which we are happy to publish here. We thank him for this article that has been published as well at the website of Kompassi.
In the framework of the ongoing joint project of Kompassi and Sallux on politics and science, Tapio Luoma-aho, manager of Kompassi, wrote an excellent and timely contribution to this debate which we are happy to publish here. We thank him for this article that has been published as well at the website of Kompassi.
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Webinars on Christian Politics
Two complementary sessions at 15 and 22 April 15:00 – 16:15 Central European Time (Amsterdam/Berlin)
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The conference ”Mission: Kingdom of God” (Uppdrag: Guds rike) is a Swedish version of the European Leadership Forum, but with European contributors only. This event is mainly in Swedish language.
The Anatomy of Forgiveness
In this session Rvd Dr Ian Stackhouse will reflect, both on a pastoral as well as a political level, on the complexities around the matter of forgiveness. The webinar is based on our latest featured blog titled: Israel and Gaza.
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Towards a Better Approach to Asylum
Explore the gospel's impact on human dignity and migration in this transformative webinar. Inspired by Colossians 3:11, delve into theological foundations, ethical considerations, and policy implications with expert speakers.
Why and how should Christians prioritise seeing the world through a relational lens?
Dr. Michael Schluter will speak on the topic of ‘Why and how should Christians prioritise seeing the world through a relational lens?’ Without being aware of it, everyone views the world differently based on their perspective.
A family-centred Europe as the solution to the demographic challenge
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Event Report: The Advanced School of Politics – XV edition
Tuesday, July 13, 2021
The Advanced School of Politics has been scheduled three months lasting joint event (Feb-April 2021) together with our member organization Fondazione Magna Carta. The initiative has the aim to give students the chance to study and debate many topics such as Politics, Institutions, International Relations...
The Advanced School of Politics has been scheduled three months lasting joint event (Feb-April 2021) together with our member organization Fondazione Magna Carta. The initiative has the aim to give students the chance to study and debate many topics such as Politics, Institutions, International Relations...
Event Report: The Wilberforce Academy, Sweden, spring 2020
Monday, May 11, 2020
This spring, the Wilberforce Academy was re-launched, a course program for young professionals who wish to mature in their Christian faith and as active believers in society. Previously, the program was arranged by the Swedish Evangelical Alliance, but this year, the program was a joint project with the Clapham Institute, Apologia and Sallux.
This spring, the Wilberforce Academy was re-launched, a course program for young professionals who wish to mature in their Christian faith and as active believers in society. Previously, the program was arranged by the Swedish Evangelical Alliance, but this year, the program was a joint project with the Clapham Institute, Apologia and Sallux.
Event Report: School for Young Leaders, Skopje
Monday, March 9, 2020
A successful joint event of Sallux and our member organization Integra Foundation took place in the context of the (then) ongoing EU discussion whether the EU would open accession talks with North Macedonia.
A successful joint event of Sallux and our member organization Integra Foundation took place in the context of the (then) ongoing EU discussion whether the EU would open accession talks with North Macedonia.
Event Report: The Advanced School of Politics XVI Edition
Thursday, February 13, 2020
The initiative has the aim to give students the chance to study and debate many topics about Politics, Institutions, International Relations, Science, Anthropology and Ethical Issues.
The initiative has the aim to give students the chance to study and debate many topics about Politics, Institutions, International Relations, Science, Anthropology and Ethical Issues.
Event Report: The conference ”Mission: Kingdom of God” (Uppdrag: Guds rike)
Wednesday, November 27, 2019
The conference ”Mission: Kingdom of God” is a Swedish version of the ELF, but with European contributors only. It took place on the 22nd & 23rd of November in Stockholm.
The conference ”Mission: Kingdom of God” is a Swedish version of the ELF, but with European contributors only. It took place on the 22nd & 23rd of November in Stockholm.
Event Report: Clapham Institute, Almedalen week in Visby July 2019
Tuesday, July 9, 2019
The Almedalen week is Sweden’s largest gathering of politicians and opinion-makers. This year the Clapham Institute held two seminars. One of them on the relations between Sweden/Europe and Israel in cooperation with Sallux.
The Almedalen week is Sweden’s largest gathering of politicians and opinion-makers. This year the Clapham Institute held two seminars. One of them on the relations between Sweden/Europe and Israel in cooperation with Sallux.
Salt & Light Event: Familiy as the Cornerstone for Country and Society
Wednesday, June 19, 2019
On the 13th of June 2019, our 8th General Members’ Assembly was held in the gorgeous city of Budapest followed by the annual Salt & Light event on the 14th of June in the Hungarian Parliament.
On the 13th of June 2019, our 8th General Members’ Assembly was held in the gorgeous city of Budapest followed by the annual Salt & Light event on the 14th of June in the Hungarian Parliament.
Event Report: Sallux at the "Christliche Führungskräfte Kongress 2019" (KCF) in Karlsruhe, Germany
Wednesday, March 6, 2019
The event achieves to make leaders think about current issues and discover answers and solutions from a biblical perspective. The setting of an International Lounge functions as a connection point of leaders from various countries and offers the opportunity to present initiatives, campaigns and projects.
The event achieves to make leaders think about current issues and discover answers and solutions from a biblical perspective. The setting of an International Lounge functions as a connection point of leaders from various countries and offers the opportunity to present initiatives, campaigns and projects.
Event report: ‘Actions speak louder than Words’ Conference 2018
Monday, November 26, 2018
A conference was held in Malta to address many of Malta’s and Europe’s current Christian and political problems. The aim of this conference was to address current issues like Economy & trade, Migration & Refugee crisis, Freedom of expression and -religion, fraud & corruption prevention and the security of the Maltese islands and the European Union. All these issues we face are connected to the overall removal of Christian principles from government and economy.
A conference was held in Malta to address many of Malta’s and Europe’s current Christian and political problems. The aim of this conference was to address current issues like Economy & trade, Migration & Refugee crisis, Freedom of expression and -religion, fraud & corruption prevention and the security of the Maltese islands and the European Union. All these issues we face are connected to the overall removal of Christian principles from government and economy.
Event Report: Conference on Christian Politics in Eastern and Western Europe
Wednesday, November 21, 2018
Sallux Foundation and CDI Georgia organized a two-day conference on Christian Politics in Eastern and Western Europe aimed at building awareness in the CDPP and YCD local and regional leaders of the basic Christian Democratic values, state of Christian politics in Georgia as well as in Eastern and Western Europe.
Sallux Foundation and CDI Georgia organized a two-day conference on Christian Politics in Eastern and Western Europe aimed at building awareness in the CDPP and YCD local and regional leaders of the basic Christian Democratic values, state of Christian politics in Georgia as well as in Eastern and Western Europe.
Event report: Relational Thinking, Kompassi
Monday, September 24, 2018
On the 21st of April the seminar on relational economics took place in cooperation with Kompassi followed by a second seminar on the 18th of September of the current year. The seminar was mainly focusing on cooperative kinds of entrepreneurship.
On the 21st of April the seminar on relational economics took place in cooperation with Kompassi followed by a second seminar on the 18th of September of the current year. The seminar was mainly focusing on cooperative kinds of entrepreneurship.
Event report: Clapham Institute, Almedalen week in Visby, July 2018
Monday, July 9, 2018
The Almedalen week is Sweden’s largest gathering of politicians and opinion-makers. This year the Clapham Institute held two seminars where the institute also presented a new report on religion in the Swedish school system.
The Almedalen week is Sweden’s largest gathering of politicians and opinion-makers. This year the Clapham Institute held two seminars where the institute also presented a new report on religion in the Swedish school system.
Event Report: 7th Annual Salt & Light Event
Monday, June 11, 2018
On the 9th of June 2018, our 7th General Members’ Assembly was held in the gorgeous city of Timişoara, Romania. It was a productive GMA with a full programme where other key regional NGO’s were welcomed as well.
On the 9th of June 2018, our 7th General Members’ Assembly was held in the gorgeous city of Timişoara, Romania. It was a productive GMA with a full programme where other key regional NGO’s were welcomed as well.
Event report: Sallux @ MEHRForum during MEHR 2018 Conference in Augsburg, Germany
Tuesday, January 9, 2018
From January 4 to 7, 2018 Sallux was present at the MEHRforum in Augsburg at one of the most important conferences for young Christians in Germany.
From January 4 to 7, 2018 Sallux was present at the MEHRforum in Augsburg at one of the most important conferences for young Christians in Germany.
Event report: Christian Foreign Affairs Academy
Tuesday, November 14, 2017
Sallux in cooperation with the Christian Democratic Forum (KDF), KÉSZ and the Barankovics Foundation organized a study weekend with the conference of the Carpathian Diplomacy - Christian Foreign Academy. Over 40 young people participated in the event.
Sallux in cooperation with the Christian Democratic Forum (KDF), KÉSZ and the Barankovics Foundation organized a study weekend with the conference of the Carpathian Diplomacy - Christian Foreign Academy. Over 40 young people participated in the event.
Event Report: Reformed Capitalism in the St. Joriskerk, Amersfoort
Monday, September 25, 2017
We where welcomed in the beautiful historic St. Joris (Saint George) Church in Amersfoort, the Netherlands. Speakers from Jubilee Centre (Cambridge, UK) Scientific Institutes of the ChristenUnie and SGP parties and a MP from the ChristenUnie elaborated on what it means to "reform" our Capitalist system and society.
We where welcomed in the beautiful historic St. Joris (Saint George) Church in Amersfoort, the Netherlands. Speakers from Jubilee Centre (Cambridge, UK) Scientific Institutes of the ChristenUnie and SGP parties and a MP from the ChristenUnie elaborated on what it means to "reform" our Capitalist system and society.
Event report: Christendom mainstreaming - Revaluating and reconfirming the role of Christianity in European policy
Wednesday, May 31, 2017
Sallux | ECPM Foundation and the 'Right of the Republic Party' in Poland are pleased to look back at a successful and well-attended conference on Christendom mainstreaming - Revaluating and reconfirming the role of Christianity in European policy, which was held in the Polish Parliament Building (Sejm).
Sallux | ECPM Foundation and the 'Right of the Republic Party' in Poland are pleased to look back at a successful and well-attended conference on Christendom mainstreaming - Revaluating and reconfirming the role of Christianity in European policy, which was held in the Polish Parliament Building (Sejm).
Event Report: International Lounge with impact
Wednesday, March 1, 2017
From 23 to 25 February Sallux and the World Evangelical Alliance hosted the International Lounge at the bi-annual Congress for Christian Leaders (Kongress Christliche Fuhrungskrafte 2017), this time in Nuremberg.
From 23 to 25 February Sallux and the World Evangelical Alliance hosted the International Lounge at the bi-annual Congress for Christian Leaders (Kongress Christliche Fuhrungskrafte 2017), this time in Nuremberg.
Event Report: European Leadership Forum 2016
Monday, May 23, 2016
The CPFE partnered in the politics track of the European Leadership Forum from 22 – 24 May in Wisla, Poland. The main focus was political engagement of Christians in Europe and the situation of the refugees and the situation in Syria and Iraq. The participants included civil society and church leaders who aim for an informed increased involvement in society.
The CPFE partnered in the politics track of the European Leadership Forum from 22 – 24 May in Wisla, Poland. The main focus was political engagement of Christians in Europe and the situation of the refugees and the situation in Syria and Iraq. The participants included civil society and church leaders who aim for an informed increased involvement in society.
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Event Report: Conference “Conscious Elections. Empowering local communities in Ukraine”
Friday, October 16, 2015
On October 12th – 15th, 2015 a conference “Conscious Elections. Empowering local communities in Ukraine by the the CPFE and the Ukrainian Students’ Association has been held in Ternopil, Ukraine.
On October 12th – 15th, 2015 a conference “Conscious Elections. Empowering local communities in Ukraine by the the CPFE and the Ukrainian Students’ Association has been held in Ternopil, Ukraine.
Event Report: European Leadership Forum
Wednesday, June 3, 2015
During the European Leadership Forum the CPFE provided the political track in the largest Evangelical leadership gathering in Europe.
During the European Leadership Forum the CPFE provided the political track in the largest Evangelical leadership gathering in Europe.
Event Report: Freedom through Debt Relief
Wednesday, May 13, 2015
At 13 May the CPFE presented its latest publication ‘Personal Freedom through Debt Relief’ in the Brussels Press Club. This publication reports on household indebtedness in Europe and how faith-based volunteer projects make a difference in getting people out of problematic indebtedness.
At 13 May the CPFE presented its latest publication ‘Personal Freedom through Debt Relief’ in the Brussels Press Club. This publication reports on household indebtedness in Europe and how faith-based volunteer projects make a difference in getting people out of problematic indebtedness.
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Event Report: International Lounge at Congress of Christian Leaders
Saturday, February 28, 2015
The CPFE in co-operation with the World Evangelical Alliance, hosted the International Lounge of the “Congress of Christian Leaders” (Kongress Christliche Führungskräfte (KCF)) that took place between 26 and 28 February 2015 in Hamburg, Germany. The Congress was attended by 3000 participants.
The CPFE in co-operation with the World Evangelical Alliance, hosted the International Lounge of the “Congress of Christian Leaders” (Kongress Christliche Führungskräfte (KCF)) that took place between 26 and 28 February 2015 in Hamburg, Germany. The Congress was attended by 3000 participants.