Danish churches wary of potential for gov t intrusion
Thursday, February 11, 2021 |
Michael F. Haverluck (OneNewsNow.com)
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Churches are fearing that they will be forced to submit their sermons to the Danish government – if or when a proposed law is passed.
Numerous faith-based news outlets report that the controversial legislation, backed by Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, would demand that any sermon not delivered in Denmark s native tongue be translated and submitted to government officials.
Many Christians across Denmark, including Anglican Bishop Robert Innes of the European diocese, are outraged and concerned about the proposed law – even though it is said to be primarily aimed at quarter of a million Muslims living in the country.
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ATHENS, Feb 5 (Reuters) - The leaders of Denmark, Austria, the Czech Republic and Greece have urged the European Commission to act quickly to secure supplies of the COVID-19 vaccine developed by U.S. drugmaker Johnson & Johnson.
In a letter addressed to Commission President Ursula von der Leyen they said they had been informed that the new vaccine needed to be shipped to the United States for filling and finishing.
“If this could risk EU access to the vaccines, we should consider addressing the issue already now with a view to finding solutions with the company in order to safeguard European supply,” they said.
By Reuters Staff
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ATHENS, Feb 5 (Reuters) - The leaders of Denmark, Austria, the Czech Republic and Greece have urged the European Commission to act quickly to secure supplies of the COVID-19 vaccine developed by U.S. drugmaker Johnson & Johnson.
In the letter, addressed to Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, they said they had been informed that the new vaccine needed to be shipped to the United States for filling and finishing.
“If this could risk EU access to the vaccines, we should consider addressing the issue already now with a view to finding solutions with the company in order to safeguard European supply,” said the letter.