The far right is rising in Europe, pushing a battle scenario in which Islam clashes with Christianity and Christianity clashes with Islam. The far right is on the rise across Europe, pushing a battle scenario in which Islam clashes with Christianity as much as Christianity clashes with Islam. From the margins to the mainstream, far-right protesters and far-right politicians call for the defence of Europe’s Christian culture. The Claim to Christianity investigates these calls in order to encourage a creative and collaborative theological response to the rise of the far right. Join us for the launch of The Claim to Christianity: Responding to the Far Right. By Ulrich Schmiedel and Hannah Strømmen. 16:30–17:30 BST (UTC +1), 15 April 2021 The far right is on the rise across Europe, pushing a battle scenario in which Islam clashes with Christianity as much as Christianity clashes with Islam. From the margins to the mainstream, far-right protesters and far-right politicians call for the defence of Europe’s Christian culture. The Claim to Christianity investigates these calls in order to encourage a creative and collaborative theological response to the rise of the far right. The Rev Bonnie Evans-Hills, Anglican priest, activist and advisor with considerable experience in inter-religious dialogue on national and international levels, will join the authors to discuss the chances and the challenges that any practical response to the far right needs to confront. Hosted by Edinburgh’s Centre for Theology and Public Issues, the launch will be chaired by Mark Mason, Deputy Vice-Chancellor of the University of Chichester. About the Contributors The Rev Bonnie Evans-Hills, has worked with the UN Office for Genocide Prevention, the World Council of Churches, and the Anglican Communion, as well as grassroots collaboration in Luton, Leicester, and Brighton & Hove. The co-author of Engaging Islam from a Christian Perspective, she is currently convener of the Inter Faith Relations Committee of the Scottish Episcopal Church. Dr Ulrich Schmiedel is Lecturer in Theology, Politics and Ethics at the University of Edinburgh. Dr Hannah Strømmen is Senior Lecturer in Biblical Studies at the University of Chichester. Dr Mark Mason is Deputy Vice-Chancellor, University of Chichester. This article was published on 2024-03-19
