Belgium embraces a strong sense of ‘living together.’ This is seen in the way the country, though split into a Dutch-speaking region in the north and a French-speaking region in the south, encourages unity among its people. Living together in acceptance also appears in the government’s treatment of religion and philosophy. Belgium adheres to a freedom of religion, and even recognises secular communities as religious organizations, providing funding for them as it does religious organisations. About 32% of the Belgian population do not identify with a religion, and the ‘non-religious philosophical communities’ that thrive there don’t provide answers to life’s core questions. The many diverse peoples of Belgium need unification not by language, but by the powerful love of Christ. Thankfully, international churches are growing in their appeal to both nationals and immigrants, and evangelical faith has never been stronger. These churches are attempting daily to become a symbol of unity for a divided nation.
Belgium: Freedom of philosophy
Written by Linda Digby 17 Sep 2015Additional Info
- Pray: for believers to unite across ethnic lines and impact the nation with the way, truth and life. (Jn.17:21)
- More: www.gemission.org/pray-articles/pray-for-belgium