… expert Heiner Bielefeldt explains why the freedom of religion is so important and why it is often misunderstood. “The freedom of religion is essential to human dignity” Carsten Hauptmeier … of Erlangen-Nuremberg pictureAlliance/dpa The freedom of religion is one of the human rights enshrined in …

… of State Michelle Müntefering on the importance of religion for peace. “Women are needed” Michelle Müntefering, … involving religious leaders in dialogue. What can religion achieve in foreign policy? Foreign policy does not … almost 85% of the world’s population feel they belong to a religion. Faith communities are part of society; they have …

… Sugino on Young people's commitment Walking together “Religion is never the reason for conflicts” Would the world be a more peaceful place without religion? On the contrary, claims conflict researcher Markus … and peace Women for Peace at #RfP19 All over the world, religion is dominated by men. The tenth World Assembly of …

… Religion in Germany and the “Religions for Peace” World … We present the facts. Faith and peace Sarah Kanning Religion in Germany and the “Religions for Peace” World … Germany 84 percent of the world’s population belong to a religion – a percentage that is rising all the time. The …

… Religion and conflicts in everyday life in Germany: four people for whom religion plays a major role in their lives, two hours of … – and, at the end, a cautious insight Discussion about religion and conflicts Religion and conflicts in everyday …

… Religion Separate and yet partners: how the relationship … state is regulated in Germany. Five facts about state and religion Separate and yet partners: how the relationship … and state is regulated in Germany. Separation of state and religion pigprox-stock.adobe.com Religions in Germany In …

… they choose. We talked to young people about their religion. What do you believe? Christian, Moslem, Jew – or … they choose. We talked to young people about their religion. For Dalia Grinfeld, faith is part of her identity. privat “The state must guarantee freedom of religion for all people” Dalia Grinfeld, 23, did a degree in …

… British author Ian Mc­Ewan dreams of a world without religion. According to McEwan, it would be “a world full of … in religious guise all over the world. Without doubt, religion can be a dangerous and destructive weapon in a … research focus largely on the destructive potential of religion. “If it bleeds, it leads” goes the saying. Hardly …

… Religion is an instrument for justice that makes everybody … to a society, says Sister Agatha Ogochukwu Chikelue. Why religion and democracy have more in common than you think Agatha Ogochukwu Chikelue Religion is an instrument for justice that makes everybody …

… 2018 you have advised the Federal Foreign Office in the Religion and Foreign Policy section. Normally you live as a … works. This also raises awareness about the subject of religion as a factor of relevance to foreign policy. … surprising that foreign policy would occupy itself with religion… Ever since the terror attacks on 11 September 2001, …

… Would the world be a more peaceful place without religion? On the contrary, claims conflict researcher Markus … are in fact particularly good at bringing about peace. “Religion is never the reason for conflicts” Interview: Sarah … Kanning Would the world be a more peaceful place without religion? On the contrary, claims conflict researcher Markus …

… for understanding – also in times of the corona pandemic. “Religion is underestimated” Wolfgang Thielmann Azza Karam Ring for Peace “Religion is underestimated in Europe,” says Azza Karam. “It … Karam is convinced that politics does not work without religion – and that here not only people with important …

… in May 2017. Why is German foreign policy interested in religion? Foreign policy does not only take place between … After all, over 80% of people worldwide belong to a religion. These are communities that exert a great deal of … example, the US State Department also set up an Office of Religion and Global Affairs. Overall, however, this is still …

… between conservative Jews and Muslims is based not on religion but on the conflict in the Middle East. I believe … sees Judaism – and incidentally Christianity – as a sister religion. If one wants to, one can search for, find and … Newsletter #UpdateGermany Related content Discussion about religion and conflicts Religions as partners of foreign …

… have no religious belief and are not affiliated to any religion. Religious affiliation in Germany   23.76 million … Muslims 100,000 Jews 100,000 Buddhists   Freedom of religion applies in Germany Germany’s constitution (or Basic … and to give students an opportunity to examine their religion and ask questions outside a mosque. © …

… It was like a vision. We thought it was an impetus and the religion s of the world would be part of the solution to … Subscribe here: Newsletter #UpdateGermany Related content “Religion is never the reason for conflicts” Religion and Foreign Policy – why we need to talk to each …

… a very special meaning, because it guarantees freedom of religion . For historical reasons, however, the significance … creed, shall be inviolable. The undisturbed practice of religion shall be guaranteed. No person shall be compelled … people the unrestricted right not to belong to any religion or not to state their religious denomination, so too …

… terrorism and defying the instrumentalization of their religion. The trip ended on 14 July 2017 in Paris. The imams … to present a different picture of Islam and free the religion “from being held hostage by the Islamic State”. … Upper Lusatia Bischof Markus Dröge © dpa “No religion in the world justifies killing, discriminating …

… Religion For the first time Ramadan illuminations are … of religious acceptance in social cohesion? Freedom of religion is an achievement which was enshrined in Germany’s … that tolerance doesn’t just mean tolerating your own religion. It means showing tolerance for other religions, …

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