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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The Open Society is at Stake

Trump's Victory Strengthens the "International of Nationalists"

2024/11/06

It has happened as many feared: Donald Trump is moving back into the White House! The reasons for his electoral success remain the same as during his first campaign in 2016. This becomes clear from the following excerpts from the article "The Open Society is at Stake," which gbs spokesperson Michael Schmidt-Salomon wrote in early 2017 for the Piper volume "We Have the Choice" [current additions are marked by square brackets].

»Strengthening Freedom of Worldviews Worldwide!«

Giordano Bruno Foundation Welcomes the Latest Publication by the Federal Commissioner for Freedom of Religion and Worldviews

2024/10/27

Frank Schwabe (SPD) seeks to "specifically contribute to strengthening freedom of worldview" as "not only religious people, but also atheists and humanists become victims of persecution and discrimination." The Giordano Bruno Foundation (gbs) views the latest publication by the Federal Commissioner for Freedom of Religion and Worldviews as "decidedly positive."

As Many Non-Denominational People as Catholics and Protestants in Germany

Current fowid Data Shows Increasing Departure from Religion

2024/08/28

For the first time in German history, non-denominational individuals make up 46 percent of the population, equaling the combined share of Catholics and Protestants (24 and 22 percent, respectively). Meanwhile, only 5 percent of the population regularly attends a church, synagogue, or mosque. These findings are based on data released today by the "Research Group on Worldviews in Germany" (Forschungsgruppe Weltanschauungen in Deutschland, fowid).

»For a Modest, Scientifically Open-Minded Attitude«

Giordano Bruno Foundation Supports the New Organization "Scientific Temper"

2024/07/25

Amardeo Sarma, long-time chairperson and co-founder of the "Society for the Scientific Investigation of Parasciences" (GWUP), has launched a new nonprofit organization. "Scientific Temper" aims to promote a "modest, scientifically open-minded attitude" and is supported by the Giordano Bruno Foundation.

Has Politics Really Understood the Problem of Islamism?

Why the Reactions to the Mannheim Attack Are Surprising

2024/06/05

Following the fatal knife attack in Mannheim, calls for tougher state action against Islamists are growing louder. This reaction comes rather late, says Michael Schmidt-Salomon, chair of the Giordano Bruno Foundation: "For many years now, not only ex-Muslims and critics of Islam have faced severe threats, but also advocates of an open-minded Islam like Seyran Ateş, whose liberal mosque became a target of ISIS."

100 Years of Karlheinz Deschner

Giordano Bruno Foundation Celebrates the "Greatest Church Critic of All Time"

2024/05/20

May 23, 2024 marks the 100th anniversary of Karlheinz Deschner's birth. This presents an excellent opportunity to commemorate the life and work of the author of "Criminal History of Christianity," who was also a crucial catalyst for the founding of the Giordano Bruno Foundation.

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