Faith, Freedom and Democracy: The Role of Civil Society in Defending Western Values

What role do Christian-conservative values play in Western societies today? And how can faith, tradition and civil society contribute to strengthening democracy, freedom and communities?

This conversation will explore how civil initiatives rooted in Christian faith and traditional values can respond to contemporary cultural and social challenges, and what role they can play in preserving and passing on the values that have shaped Western civilization.

We will discuss the relationship between faith and freedom, the role of civil society in democratic life, and the opportunities and challenges facing those who seek to defend and promote Western values in today’s rapidly changing cultural landscape.

Speakers:

 Ignacio Arsuaga — President of CitizenGO

Áron Giró-Szász — President of the Axioma Center

Moderator:

 Gergely Szilvay — Research Director at Axioma

Join us for an open and thought-provoking discussion on faith, freedom, democracy, and the future of Western values.

Faith. Freedom. Democracy. Civil society.
What can we do to preserve the values that hold our communities together?

 Date: September 16, 2026
 Time: 6:00 PM
 Venue: Scruton V.P. Exhibition Space
1053 Budapest, Veres Pálné utca 12.

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