Iványi knows Orbán well from the tumultuous days of communism’s collapse, when they were on the same side. Facebook Twitter Pinterest Pastor Gábor Iványi, once the prime minister’s ally, now a fierce critic. The historical dimension, Faludy believes, helps explain why Hungary’s main churches have allowed themselves to be co-opted into Orbán’s vision. Constant reference to murder when abortion comes up.”In the Lutheran church, she says, as in others, there is a fear of stepping out of line. Ten years ago, the Lutheran church could have a debate about gay people’s place in the church.

Source: The Guardian December 29, 2019 06:00 UTC