Hungary’s Lutheran Church Faces Criticism Over Gender Ideology in New Publication

The Budapest-Fasor Evangelical congregation hosted an event where a book was presented that draws a sexual parallel to the suffering of Jesus. The author, Johanna Wikberg, is an openly lesbian and ordained pastor of the Church of Sweden. The comic book, aimed at young people, explores Christian sexuality and includes a queer character and their friend questioning various biblical and historical figures about sexuality. While the public launch was not a school lesson, the publication is directed at adolescents and promotes homosexuality.

The book was unveiled at a joint event organized by the Budapest-Fasor Evangelical congregation, the Mosaik community, and the Cser publishing house. The author, an openly lesbian pastor, has been involved in discussions around Christian sexuality and its intersection with modern identity issues. The publication’s content has sparked debate, particularly regarding its approach to biblical narratives and its intended audience.

In Hungary, parliament dominated by the TISZA party recently passed an amendment to the Child Protection Act. The legislation was supported by members of the governing parties, while the opposition voted against it. Péter Magyar criticized the opposition for opposing the new child protection legislation, calling it a disgrace for politicians from Fidesz, KDNP, and the “Our Homeland” movement.

The opposition argues that the TISZA party, in line with expectations from Brussels, has introduced a law that opens school doors to gender ideology. They view the legislation as a step backward in the fight against pedophiles, with ideological concessions embedded within otherwise commendable child protection measures. These concessions, they claim, threaten the psychological and moral development of children.

Hardly had the parliament passed the amendment to the Child Protection Act when the “gender lobby” began appearing in schools—a development that has been reported on previously. The legislation has been seen as a significant shift in educational policy, with implications for how gender and sexuality are addressed in classrooms.

The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Europe is often cited as a staunch advocate of “woke” ideology. It also acts as one of the main financial sponsors of illegal migration. In regions where a church tax is levied, such as in Germany, members’ funds are diverted to finance initiatives that have little to do with the biblical view of humanity or Christian values. This has led to criticism from many Evangelical Christians, particularly those concerned with the alignment of church policies with traditional Christian teachings.

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