Archbishop of Utrecht: Blurred gender сoncepts undermine Christian foundations
Willem Eijk. Photo: Sedmitsa
Cardinal Willem Eijk, Archbishop of Utrecht, expressed concern that the blurring of the concepts of "man" and "woman" in modern culture will complicate the preaching of the Christian faith, reports Credo.
Speaking at the III Congress on Marriage and Family, held in Krakow from November 12 to 15, 2024, he emphasized that the Church remains one of the few institutions upholding traditional norms of marriage and sexual morality. The cardinal stressed the importance of the close connection between marriage, sexual intimacy, and procreation, concepts he said are becoming increasingly misunderstood by contemporary society.
Cardinal Eijk pointed out that these changes have been facilitated by hormonal contraception, artificial reproduction, and the rise of individualism and secularization. He observed that radical feminism and gender theory have played a role in dismantling traditional notions of marriage and gender roles. In his view, these shifts make it more difficult to convey Christian values.
The archbishop underlined that the Church must continue to proclaim its teachings on marital morality and sexual ethics despite societal changes.
Cardinal Willem expressed hope that in the future, as the culture of hyper-individualism wanes, a persuasive minority of Christians might establish a new cultural foundation that restores the connection between marriage, sexual intimacy, and procreation.
As previously reported by the UOJ, Trump plans to end government support for gender ideology.
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