Enlightenment in the 21st century
Why we shouldn't be "climate-neutral"
Mankind must change its economy to limit global warming. It is however also true that human influence on the climate prevents a no less dangerous ecological catastrophe. If the Fridays for Future movement took this into account, it could increase its credibility. A commentary by Michael Schmidt-Salomon.
Book presentation with Philipp Möller in Oberwesel on December 1st
The new book "Isch geh Bundestag" by gbs advisory board member and bestselling author Philipp Möller sparked heated discussions immediately after its publication - even within the "secular scene". On December 1, the author will present his work at the "Haus Weitblick", the headquarters of the Giordano Bruno Foundation, and discuss the basic theses of his book with the public.
The Annual Magazine of the Giordano Bruno Foundation Attracts Great Interest
For its 15th anniversary, the Giordano Bruno Foundation (gbs) published a new magazine that replaces the traditional gbs activity report. The first reactions to "bruno." have been extremely positive: "bruno. rocks!" - "Exciting, well presented, very informative!" - " "Quite impressive!"
Ifw supports call for adequate compensation for victims of church abuse scandal
At the Catholic Bishops' Conference in Fulda, which begins today, the causes and consequences of the church abuse scandal are to be discussed. The victims' association "Eckiger Tisch e.V." has presented a concept for a blanket compensation of 300,000 euros per person. Members of the "Institute for Secular Law" (Institut für Weltanschauungsrecht - ifw) had met with Matthias Katsch, spokesman of Eckiger Tisch, in the run-up to the Bishops' Conference and promised him the Institute's support.
The right to the free development of one's personality is not limited to adults
On today's "World Children's Day" not only big "Fridays for Future" demonstrations will take place, in many places the initiative "Children's Rights into the Basic Law" will also take to the streets. Its aim is to include respect for children's welfare as a primary state goal in the German constitution. 50 organizations have joined the initiative, including the Giordano Bruno Foundation (gbs).
Event series for evolution in Düsseldorf with prominent guests & nationwide special campaign for teachers
"Nothing makes sense except in the light of evolution": this is the motto of the "Evokids-Tage 2019" ("Evokids Days 2019"), which will take place from 25 October to 3 November at the Düsseldorf Ballhaus. The 10-day event offers exciting lectures and workshops for young and old, as well as an Evolution Path on which the history of the earth can be trekked on 22 metres. School classes are guided through the exhibition and receive free admission to the Aquazoo. In addition, teachers in Germany can order the popular Evokids packages for evolution lessons free of charge.
The criticism on the disregard of the requirement of ideological neutrality continues
As of today it is official: The requirements of the Weimar Constitution for the equal treatment of all religions and worldviews as well as for the replacement of state payments to the churches have been ignored for 100 years, i.e. since their enactment on 14 August 1919. It is uncertain how long the Giordano Bruno Foundation's "Breach of the Constitution Ticker" will continue to operate until it can be shut down. It is certain, however, that the criticism of the disregard of the requirement of ideological neutrality of the state will not subside.
Multi-day event from 5-8 September 2019 in the House of the Patriotic Society in Hamburg
70 years ago, the German Basic Law was passed, which puts the freedom and equality of human beings in the foreground and establishes the framework of our democratic constitutional state. Especially today, when extremists and nationalists are regaining influence, it is important to defend these values. Under the motto "Humanists for Human Rights and Tolerance", the "German Humanist Day" calls for an enlightening and humanistic discourse. Mina Ahadi, Carsten Frerk, Hartmut Kreß, Ingrid Matthäus-Maier, Ralf Meister, Aydan Özoguz, Rainer Rosenzweig, Michael Schmidt-Salomon and Assunta Tammelleo are among the participants.
fowid publishes an overview on the distribution of "Religious affiliations 2018"
Even though the total German population increased by 280,000 persons in 2018, the Catholic Church lost about 300,000 members compared to the previous year, the Protestant Church as many as 400,000. The group of nondenominational people grew by more than 800,000 persons, the group of denominational Muslims by about 100,000 persons. This is the conclusion of the overview "Religions affiliations 2018", which was recently published on the website of the Research Group on Worldviews in Germany (fowid).
Talk by Natalie Grams on July 28 at Haus Weitblick
Each year, pharmaceutical manufacturers in Germany sell 670 million euros in homeopathic preparations, the effects of which (unless they are "complex remedies" with largely undiluted components) do not generally go beyond the placebo effect. Critics who refer to corresponding studies are personally attacked and put under legal pressure. Natalie Grams, physician and gbs advisory board member, is in particular subjected to hatred. She will discuss the differences between evidence-based medicine and pseudomedical belief systems at the foundation's headquarters in Oberwesel on 28 July.