To be or not to be, that was the question. But for me the question has been who is appropriate to date. Does it need to be a person from your own church denomination? Or one who shares the Christian faith?

In Norway, 36 Christian organisations published a joint statement this week against the modern gender understanding. The statement says this ideology is problematic, confusing, and destructive. However, the government of Norway showed its distaste for the declaration.

For some, it is already too far for the Church of Sweden to bless same-sex relationships. But for others, the Church must go further and embrace polyamory in its Good Message. "This is not about marriage," say some who represent Sweden's national Lutheran Church." This autumn, the Church will decide.

More and more countries in Eastern Europe have adopted a child protection law that forbids the promotion of non-traditional relationships to children. Every time, the EU shows indignance and the nations are accused of following Russia. To what extent is this accusation justified?

French President Macron hired Michel Barnier as new prime minister in order to survive. Next week, Barnier will present his plans. It is not clear whether he will survive the ensuing debate. One reason his centre-right coalition is not popular is his appointment of ministers who cherish traditional values about sex and marriage – to the chagrin of Emmanuel Macron.