King Agag of Amalek said the “bitterness of death” is gone. 1 Samuel 15 shows how proudly he erects himself and steps up to the prophet. This image comes to my mind when I consider how many European countries make end-of-life arrangements. The fear of death is gone.

Let’s be honest: this whole anti-Pride plan of Viktor Orbán exploded in his face. Instead of the usual 35,000 participants, there were 100,000 in Budapest last Saturday. Or even 200,000, if some are right. Numbers do not count any more here, since it became a world event. Still, the question remains whether Orbán has a point somewhere.

Vitali Alekseenko may be a pacifist, but he is far from passive. For three years, he has been fighting in Ukrainian courts for what he sees as his right: exemption from military service. Last month, on May 6th, the Constitutional Court in Kyiv took up his case.

Insulting cartoons again. Always insulting. Ten years after the dreadful attacks on Charlie Hebdo, the magazine again keeps doing the same thing. It gives the impression that they have not learned that there are other ways to honour the Western civilisation.

His opponents thought he was beaten forever. But again, poll stations and the media underestimated Donald Trump. He defied all rules and has become the 47th president of the United States. Is this good news for Christians?