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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»I Am Muslim«

Acceptance Campaign for Diversity and Self-Determination in Islam Launched

2026/03/06

Today, the acceptance campaign "Ich bin Muslim / Ich bin Muslimin" (I am Muslim [m.] / I am Muslim [f.]) was launched in Berlin. Season 1 features four motifs: a Muslim teacher without a headscarf, an intercultural family, a gay couple, and a convivial scene involving alcohol. The campaign thus sends a signal for self-determination and intra-Islamic pluralism, while also shedding light on the hegemonic concepts of "Islamfeindlichkeit" (hostility towards Islam) and "Islamophobiie" (Islamophobia).

»Peace Is More Than the Absence of War«

A conversation with Michael Schmidt-Salomon about the situation in Iran and the relationship between humanism and pacifism

2026/03/02

How should humanists respond to the Israeli and American attacks on Iran? What is the relationship between humanism and pacifism? The »Humanistischer Pressedienst« (hpd) spoke about this with the philosopher and chairman of the Giordano Bruno Foundation (gbs), Michael Schmidt-Salomon.

»Change the Iran Policy!«

Giordano Bruno Foundation supports the »Appeal of the Women« to the Federal Government

2026/01/05

Iranian women and men are once again protesting nationwide against the Islamist mullah regime, which has been terrorizing the population for more than 40 years. »Only the pressure of Western governments can protect them now,« states an appeal signed by, among others, Mina Ahadi, Seyran Ateş, and Güner Balci. The »Appell der Frauen 2026« (Appeal of the Women 2026) is also supported by the Giordano Bruno Foundation.

»Go Future!«

This year's gbs focus theme concentrates on solutions – instead of problems

2026/01/01

The future cannot be saved with a »salto mortale« into the past. The fact that backward-looking ideologies with their focus on »Volk« (TN: people/nation), »Nation«, and »Religion« have become so attractive is connected to the fact that many people have lost hope for a better future. The Giordano Bruno Foundation (gbs) aims to counteract this with its focus theme for this year.

The Majority of Germans Is No Longer Religious

A current fowid study illustrates how far secularization has progressed

2025/11/06

84 percent of Germans hold the view that politicians should »make decisions in a worldview-neutral manner,« 76 percent agree with the conviction that ethical-moral decisions should be based »on reason and compassion,« »not on divine commandments.« This is the finding of a representative survey that, commissioned by the Forschungsgruppe Weltanschauungen in Deutschland (fowid, Research Group on Worldviews in Germany ), examined the attitudes of the population on the topics »State – Society – Worldview.«

Will Section 218 of the German Criminal Code Fall After All?

The resistance of gynecologist Prof. Joachim Volz sets many things in motion

2025/08/12

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.

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