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The resurrection of Hungary by Monsignor Ignacio Barreiro-Carámbula

May 17, 2011 (LifeSiteNews Excerpts) – There has been a great deal of discussion about Hungary’s “Easter Constitution;” so nicknamed not only because it passed with a grand majority on this past Easter Monday, April 25th, but also because it may represent a resurrection of values that many thought had all but disappeared from the laws of Europe.

We have to understand the importance of this document, and why so many in Europe are in a panic over its passage. It is a surprising step in a very good direction, representing another step in what many believe is a long and uneven journey back to Hungary’s, and Europe’s, roots. Clearly, however, it marks a departure from the secular liberal ideology that, like a heavy leaden cape, seems to be darkening and weighing down so much of the contemporary world.

The preamble of the constitution starts with the first line of the Hungarian national anthem, “O Lord, blessed be the Hungarian nation,” recalling the Christian roots of this nation. It continues to emphasize this theme, stating the unique role played by King St. Stephen in establishing Hungary and acknowledging the role that Christianity has played in her preservation. It is also very interesting to see how this constitution ends, “We, Members of Parliament elected on 25 April 2010, being aware of our responsibility before Man and God and availing ourselves of our power to adopt a constitution, have hereby determined, the first unified Fundamental Law of Hungary as above.”

Would that more contemporary legislators would admit that they have a responsibility towards God!  

. . . Article 2 . . . establishes that “the life of the foetus shall be protected from the moment of conception.” This document in the following article III n. 3 also expressly prohibits eugenic practices, as well as the use of the human body or its parts for financial gain and human cloning.

The logical consequence of art 2, is that abortion and other crimes against life would at some point be declared illegal and criminalized after this constitution enters into force on January 1st 2012. As this constitution establishes, the government shall submit to the parliament the acts necessary for the implementation of this new fundamental law.

. . . None of this is to say that the Easter Constitution is perfect. For example, it would benefit from greater precision in certain sections. And a close analysis will find some articles that are still rife with liberal ideology, but the limitations from which this document suffers do not detract from the great fact that this constitution is an important and courageous step in the right direction.

Does the EU have any say over Hungary? If so it'll object to some of it.

I think there will be serious objections and financial penalties imposed if Hungary refuses to conform to EU standards (or lack of standards).
It is however a sign of hope that countries are beginning to see through the European bullying and making a stand on their traditional values.
May many other countries follow this example I pray.  :+:

Amen!

Lord let it be so. . . may Christendom be restored as much as can be. . .