Europe... Union or Dis-Union?

European affairs are closely monitored by this blog. Anything that creates a sharing of peoples with culture, education, technology, trade, etc... is bound to benefit everyone in the long run. Yet, I find opinions on the EU varied -depending on geography, profession, income, to name but a few variables. Overall, even the advocates for greater unity and integration recognise one important element: ordinary European citizens are somewhat disillusioned with the organizational structure and benefits perceived.

I am particulary sensitive to religious issues, or the lack thereof, emanating from the European Parliament. It is difficult to digest that amongst a diversity of nationalities, languages, cultures, that religion, i.e. Christianity, is totally brushed aside. Has it become a "taboo" subject? Whilst there are citizens who prefer not to follow any Church or denomination, there are still, millions, who wish to continue following their faith and values. I wonder, at the parliamentary level, who represents Christianity in the EU? Are these millions of voices to be ignored? Shouldn't Parliamentary Procedure also take account of these opinions? Could it be that Christianity requires the adoption of certain moral standpoints which are incompatible with contemporary European thought? Therefore, with the "Christian Exclusion" are we nearer to a United Europe? My personal opinion: far from it!

Yarm says: We shall continue to perservere in our prayer for Europe. It's a shame, that just because I wish to follow my Catholic Faith, the European Union is not speaking in my language!