Christian Hope and Europe’s Future

Abstract

In this article I am discussing some pertinent aspects of the present crisis of European thinking about the fu-ture and some possible Christian responses to this crisis. First, I analyse some neo-tribalist and populist ap-proaches to the European crisis and their implications for envisioning the future shape and structure of Europe. In a second move I explore the promise of Christian hope in today’s world as distinct from any optimist atti-tudes. Moreover, I am discussing Jewish and Christian biblical and post-biblical reflections on hope and their lasting challenges for us today. Third, I offer some markers on how an enlightened Christian hope within a dynamic culture of love and faith may help promote a more promising and exciting approach to the future of Europe and the world.