Think Tank for Humanism and Enlightenment

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)

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gbs Annual Review 2021

Foundation activities in the second Corona year

2021/12/13

Many successes despite Corona: As in the previous year, the Giordano Bruno Foundation focused 2021 on "The high art of rationality – facts, fakes and perceived truths". The highlights of the year included the activities for Hans Albert's 100th birthday, the founding of the Bertha von Suttner-Studienwerk, nationwide campaigns for freedom of speech and against the criminalisation of abortion, attention-grabbing art campaigns in front of Cologne Cathedral and much more.

»Strategies for the future«

Interview with gbs managing director Elke Held

2021/11/01

Since its foundation in 2004, the Giordano Bruno Stiftung (gbs) has continuously grown and evolved. In the current issue of the "bruno." annual magazine, gbs managing director Elke Held shares some insights into the Foundation's history and explains its plans for the years to come.

Survey Shows Concern about Radical Islam

Clear majority dissatisfied with established parties' fight against Islamism

2021/06/08

Die Kaaba in Mekka (Foto: Konevi/Pexels)

A majority (66 percent) of the population blames "right-wing extremists" for rising anti-Semitic violence - but at the same time 53 percent also consider "radical Islamists" to be the cause. This is the result of a joint study by the WZB Social Science Research Centre Berlin, the Alice Schwarzer Stiftung and the Giordano Bruno Stiftung. For this study, the Institut für Demoskopie Allensbach (Allensbach Institute) asked a representative sample of nearly 1,000 people about their attitudes towards Islam and Islamism.

Terror Against Israel with German Support?

Federal Court of Auditors to publish information on suspected Hamas funding

2021/05/20

Did Germany help finance the missiles currently being fired at Israel? The Federal Court of Auditors has investigated whether funds from the Foreign Office (FO) have indirectly been channelled to the Islamic terrorist organization Hamas, but does not want to disclose this information. The Institut für Weltanschauungsrecht (ifw), together with the lawyer Seyran Ateş, is now taking legal action against this.

Environmental Protection AND Economic Growth

7th International "Cradle to Cradle" Congress in Freiburg, Mainz and Mönchengladbach

2021/05/18

Are increased environmental protection and economic growth compatible? Many statements on the subject suggest that this is not the case. The 2021 "Cradle to Cradle" congress will be held around the theme of "Urban Future" to show that environmental protection and economic growth can complement each other perfectly. Unlike previous years, the 2021 congress will be held in three stages. It is possible to participate in person as well as digitally via live stream.

A Victory for Freedom of Opinion

Amed Sherwan wins lawsuit against Facebook/Instagram

2021/03/18

Yesterday's ruling by the Flensburg Regional Court in the legal dispute between Amed Sherwan and "Facebook Limited" sends a clear signal for freedom of opinion and against the unauthorized deletion of content on Instagram and Facebook. "Apparent" violations of the "community rules" are not sufficient, according to the judges, to delete posts or deactivate profiles. A decision with far-reaching consequences.

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