Mozaik Editorial

It is my pleasure to introduce this issue of mozaik as the new Editor-in-Chief of the Journal. At this time we plan to deal with one of the most important topics for Europe’s identity and social cohesion in the 21st century. This is the needed inclusive character that Europe’s multicultural and diverse population requires in order to avoid reckless nationalisms and the mermaid songs that come from some far-right wing ideologies. In this sense, it follows the thematic line of our last issue and its stress on the plight of refugees, migrants, and others who come to make this continent their new homes. Nevertheless, this issue expands its focus in order to be nourished with the experiences and reflections from young Christian students and activists from other regions. As usual, the current issue aims its atention at the reflections from our previous study sessions and conferences, this time in Strasbourg and Thessaloniki.

In the first section entitled Reflecting, the article from Dr. Niki Papageorgiou from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki ofers an expert and sensible vision on the challenges that migration poses to Christian believers from receiving countries. Ramy’s article displays an overview on Muslim-Christian relations in Egypt during the January Revolution in 2011. Anna shares her reflections on the war through which the eastern provinces of Ukraine have sufered for several years and how it has been re-signified in order to become a unifying factor of her people. Finally, Emad reminds us how deeply embedded are the concepts of diversity and inclusion in our Christian identity.

In the second section designated as Acting, Marharyta from Belarus ofers us insights about her anti-racism activism through art and Facebook. Angelina reflects on the youth struggle against hate and division in post-war Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Katya delves into the challenges that sol- diers face afer returning from the Donbass batlefield in eastern Ukraine. Finally, Alexandra shares her personal experiences and reflections regarding volunteering with youth refugees on the island of Lesbos. I am personally very proud to credit those who make mozaik such a unique journal with their contributions. Our Journal Editor Mat, our Art-Editor Andrea, our illustrators Marharyta and Katerina, as well as photographers and writers. To all of you: Thank you for dedicating your talent and time to this project.

To close, I want to thank James, our former Editor-in-Chief and to the entire team of the wscf-Europe for your trust and support in order to continue with this great project. In this sense, I am happy to announce that mozaik is starting a process of renovation with the intention to add new media products to our communicative ofer in order to reach a broader audience and promote closer contact with more students from Europe and the entire world.

Blessings,

Daniel Jara J. mozaik Editor-in-Chief

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Daniel is a theologian and psychologist from Quito, Ecuador. He is interested on the worldwide rich diversity of reflections and practices of the Christian faith and how to make them understandable to each other. He is a movie fan, news consumer, and is beginning in the art of Bonsai.