SIBIU–EEA3: UNITY OF THE CHURCH AND COMMITMENT OF THE CHRISTIANS IN EUROPE AND IN THE WORLD. THE SUBJECTS OF THE ECUMENICAL ASSEMBLY (2)” “

Even if "different conceptions" exist about the Church and its unity – reads the working file –, "we will not be allowed to give in to this situation." "We want to do all we can to overcome the problems and the obstacles that still divide the Churches". As to the testimony, the file takes its distance from proselytism (an ecumenical problem which is still deeply felt, especially in the East) and states that: "testifying together the love that inspires us demands respect for the human conscience and dignity". On Thursday 6th, the general subject will be: "The Light of Christ and Europe" and the three forums will focus on the subjects of Europe, religions and migration. On Friday 7th, the subject of the Assembly will be "The Light of Christ and the world" and the three forums will speak of creation, justice and peace. "For too long, the Churches have been silent about the ecological crisis… Before the ethical implications of such crisis, they have realised that staying silent would have meant breaching both Christian and human values". The working file about justice places lots of emphasis on the fight against poverty, because "around as there are more poor people than in the past". Finally, the subject of peace, with the realisation that, "in conflict solving", "military intervention" "always prevails" "over non-violent solutions".