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Image Faced with the erosion of democratic values, President Henrik Stubkjær reminds churches of their calling to advocate for human dignity and inclusive communities. Photo: VELKD/Frank Hofman LWF President: upholding democracy, sharing hope In a meeting with German church leaders, Stubkjær reflects on churches’ responsibility to defend democracy and dignity (LWI) - The role of the churches in upholding democracy and sharing hope with people in challenging times. That was the…
