Throughout history, the European space has developed a discourse on what it means to be a "European", whose values are shared by the inhabitants of Europe and what unites us to the extent that we can use this as a basis for joint action. This question has become even more pronounced since the beginning of modern European integration, as the desire to restore peace has strengthened awareness of the differences between European nations, while at the same time emphasizing that the connection and solidarity, we pursue in the future must be based on shared experiences and values from the past. Recognition of a common history, even if marked by bloody conflicts, and the collective awareness that such a period must not be repeated, represent an important unifying element. In the current period, when the European Union is faced with the possibility of enlargement to new members, which would further increase cultural diversity, the question of common values, goals, positions and identity is once again coming to the fore. Europeans are undoubtedly united by modern values such as solidarity, the rule of law, democracy and secularism. However, this also raises the question of whether there is still room in the future of European identity for older unifying factors in the context of my master's thesis, for Christianity.
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