In Western Europe, religion is considered a private and personal matter...

However, contrary to parliamentary norm, the speeches of deputies from this country were dominated by religious fervor and the need for references to God in the European Constitution. "Europe cannot tear itself away from its Christian roots. If it does, it will gradually die," said Law and Justice deputy Aleksander Szczygło. Polish Family League deputies even demanded the presence of their interpretation of God in the parliamentary chamber and tried to hang a crucifix on the wall, which, unsurprisingly, led to protests from the astounded deputies of other countries. (Rzeczpospolita, p. A6) A.F.