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"No other religion or philosophical movement has inspired Europe as much as Christianity," argues Bishop JOSEF HOMEYER (Photo: EUobserver)

Bishops astonished to see Godless Constitution

European Bishops are astonished to see that God is not mentioned in the draft European Constitution.

Bishop Josef Homeyer, who is President of the Commission of the Bishops' Conferences of the European Community, has sent a strongly worded letter to the Convention president, Válery Gisgard d'Estaing.

The letter, sent today, Thursday 5 June, expresses astonishment that the Preamble of the draft Constitution includes a list of important elements in European civilisation but does not...

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Lisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.

"No other religion or philosophical movement has inspired Europe as much as Christianity," argues Bishop JOSEF HOMEYER (Photo: EUobserver)

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Lisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.

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