Church - Regional Bishop Kopp: Nation is "not an invention of God"
The Protestant Bishop of Bavaria, Christian Kopp, has lamented the rise of nationalism in many countries. In the political disputes surrounding migration and people who have been left behind, nationalism is "currently on the rise again" in many countries around the world, he said in Munich's St. Matthew's Church on New Year's Day. When the European Parliament is re-elected this year, it should be borne in mind that the nation is "not an invention of God", but was invented by people.
At the same time, Kopp emphasized God's love and respect for every person, "no matter how someone looks, how they speak, how they think".
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- Bishop Kopp's remarks were made during the turn of the year celebrations at Munich's St. Matthew's Church, located in the heart of Bavaria.
- In his discourse, Bishop Kopp criticized the resurgence of nationalism, stating that it's not a divine invention, but a human creation, even as the European Parliament prepares for its re-election this year.
- Amidst the rising tide of nationalism, especially in the context of migration and social inequality, Kopp emphasized God's unwavering love and respect for all individuals, regardless of their physical appearance, speech, or beliefs.
- In the spirit of promoting unity and understanding, Bishop Kopp's call to remember the human-made nature of nationalism could influence debates in the upcoming sessions of the European Parliament, happening in the turn of the year.
Source: www.stern.de
