Enlightenment in the 21st century
The Giordano Bruno Stiftung (gbs) is a think tank for humanism and enlightenment that has been joined by many renowned scientists, philosophers and artists. The foundation is currently backed by more than 10,000 supporting members and 50 regional and university groups.
The foundation's goal is to develop a viable humanistic, rational and evidence-based alternative to the traditional religions and to help it become established in society. This objective is based on the insight that we cannot face the complex challenges of the 21st century using the religious paradigms of the past. (Read more)
The resistance of gynecologist Prof. Joachim Volz sets many things in motion
After the end of the "traffic light coalition" and the narrowly failed attempt in parliament to decriminalize abortion, there was great disillusionment in the ranks of pro-choice activists. But then the "Joachim Volz" case emerged, which brought new momentum to a debate that had already been written off. Suddenly, much seems possible again.
The Bertha von Suttner-Studienwerk continues its work – even if no new scholarship holders can be admitted in 2025
Currently, the Bertha von Suttner-Studienwerk (BvS) supports more than 20 scholarship holders; from October onwards there will only be ten. The reason for this is a "double blow" from public authorities, as the BvS board explains. "Unfortunately, we cannot accept any new scholarship holders in the current year. But of course we will not give up the support of humanistic students! The next call for applications for the Suttner Scholarship will take place in May 2026."
What characterizes people who do not belong to any religion?
The non-denominational in Germany – that is around 37 million people, of whom 30 million are older than 18 years. What is characteristic of them? And what distinguishes them from church members? The "Research Group on Worldviews in Germany" (fowid) wants to clarify these questions as part of a three-part study that draws on the current data of the "German General Social Survey" (ALLBUS, 1982 – 2023).
Interview with Michael Schmidt-Salomon on the Death of Pope Francis
No sooner was he dead than the Argentinian pope was praised by world leaders as an "advocate for humanity". In this interview with the Humanistic Press Service (hpd), the chairman of the Giordano Bruno Foundation (gbs), Michael Schmidt-Salomon, takes a different look at the pontificate of the man who was born on December 17, 1936, as Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires and died last Easter Monday as Pope Francis in Vatican City.
425 Years Ago, Giordano Bruno was Burned at the Stake
He was the »freest of all freethinkers,« writes historian Volker Reinhardt in his widely acclaimed 2024 biography of Bruno, an »intellectual anarchist and nightmare of all guardians of orthodoxy.« Exactly 425 years ago today, on February 17, 1600, Giordano Bruno, who considered the universe »infinite« and religious dogmas »asinine,« was burned at the stake as a »stubborn heretic.«
High-Profile Working Group Calls for New Islam, Integration, and Migration Policy
»German Islam policy has largely failed, as it has hindered integration and strengthened extremists,« say Lale Akgün (SPD) and Ali Ertan Toprak (CDU). With the high-profile »Working Group Political Islam« (AK Polis), which went public today for the first time, they are calling, among other things, for the dissolution of the »German Islam Conference.«
