Hope in Europe

While deluded German chancelor Merkel tries to push a EU constitution with a strong declaration of the special place of Jeudeo-Christianity in the founding and current day root of values there is still hope. It seems that a large and broad coalition of secularists (which includes religious and non-religious since secular means for NO government religion not a ban on religion as the ignorant and malicious would have you think).
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The centerpiece of the Vision is the "Brussels Declaration," a one-page restatement of our common values, the liberal values of individual freedom, democracy and the rule of law on which modern European civilization is based. They are not the values of a single culture or tradition but are our shared values, the values that enable Europeans of all backgrounds, cultures and traditions to live together in peace and harmony.

The Brussels Declaration is the outcome of an unprecedented Europe-wide collaboration between academics, politicians, writers, community leaders and both secular and religious non-governmental organizations. It has already been endorsed by hundreds of European leaders including dozens of members of parliament.

It is always encouraging for me to see a backlash of reason against idiotic politicians. This is especially true when I see religious people fighting this fight since they understand the only way to guarantee religious freedom is by secularism. There are enough theocratic states in the past and present to know it only hurts everyone. I hope the EU will come to it's senses and adopt a secular and therefore fair constitution.