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The Forum of German Catholics criticized the "loss of value" in the policy of the European Union. Comparing the time of the creation of the EU with the common values and religious beliefs, we unfortunately come to the conclusion that Europe no longer has a common foundation and probably does not wish it not – proclaims the final resolution of the Congress "Joy of Faith" in Fulda on 22 July. The document stresses that this is particularly visible in the central spheres of European politics, such as marriage, the family, bioethics and the protection of life, but also in the recognition of law and in development and migration policy.
the fact that was adopted the European citizens' initiative on the improvement of living conditions of animals, under which 1.1 million were deposited signatures and specific measures have already been introduced. On the other hand, the European Commission rejected the "One of Us" initiative aimed at "removing funding for research projects aimed at killing human embryos", despite the fact that 1.9 million people were supported by this initiative. citizens of the Union . This proves that
"The European Union in its current state is very far from being a community of values based on Christian roots."
The Forum also highlights the "shocking case of two-year-old Alfie Evans." Suffering from an incurable neurological disease the boy was disconnected from the life support apparatus ordered by the court and against the will of his parents, who even appealed to the Court of Rights of the 39, who rejected their request
In the three-day congress of the" Joy of Faith "cycle, about a thousand people participated in the Forum of German Catholics. Founded in Fulda in September 2000, the Forum is defined as an organization of Catholics "faithful to the Pope and to the Church". It was founded by a group of committed laypeople who advocate a faith in keeping with what the Catechism of the Catholic Church says, "without abbreviations or distortions". The purpose of the annual congresses organized by this environment since 2001 is to "bring people together around the development of the Catholic faith in accordance with the teaching of the Church". As a sign of communication with the Pope, the Forum of German Catholics presents a silhouette of St. Peter's Basilica. Fels "(The Rock).
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