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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»Symbolic politics is not enough!«

Towards a new era in confronting Islamic fascism

2023/10/29

For many years, the Central Council of Ex-Muslims and the Giordano Bruno Foundation have been warning of the dangers associated with the totalitarian ideology of Islamism. Following the massacre of Israeli civilians and the jubilation among some parts of the local Muslim population, German politicians are now also calling for a clear stance against anti-Semitism and Islamism. These pithy words should now be followed by concrete action.

Commemorating the death of philosopher Hans Albert

With his "Treatise on Critical Reason", he became one of the most important proponents of Critical Rationalism

2023/10/24

As announced by his family, the German sociologist, philosopher, with a focus on philosophy of science, Hans Albert (founding advisor of the Giordano Bruno Foundation and namesake of the Hans Albert Institute founded in 2020) passed away today, October 24, 2023, at the age of 102.

Towards the Legalization of Self-Determined Abortion

ifw calls for the abolition of Sections 218 et seq. of the German Criminal Code

2023/10/10

"A regulation on abortion outside of the German Criminal Code is constitutionally permissible, if not constitutionally required." This is the conclusion reached by the Institut für Weltanschauungsrecht (ifw, Institute for Secular Law) in its statement, which was submitted to the "Commission for Reproductive Self-Determination and Reproductive Medicine" last week.

Police Prevent Protests in Front of the Vatican

Abuse survivors were not allowed to demonstrate with the "Hammock Bishop" in Rome

2023/10/01

The Italian police prohibited the victims of the Catholic abuse scandal from demonstrating in front of the Vatican with the internationally renowned sculpture of the "Hammock Bishop". The banner "Aufklärung auf Katholisch", which shows the late Pope Benedict XVI, was also not allowed to be displayed at the demonstration last Saturday. Alleged reason: denigration of a head of state. In Meloni's Italy, freedom of expression is evidently held in low regard.

The Erosion of Faith Continues

fowid publishes analysis on the religious distribution in Germany

2023/08/23

Only 48% of Germans were still members of one of the two mainstream Christian churches in 2022, while the proportion of non-denominational people has risen to 44%. This is according to data published today by the Research Group on Worldviews in Germany (fowid). The strength of the trend towards secularization is also reflected in the fact that only 6 percent of the population still practice their faith.

Assisted Suicide: The Right to Last Aid Remains Untouched

Giordano Bruno Foundation welcomes the rejection of a new law on assisted suicide

2023/07/06

The bill by MPs Lars Castellucci et al., which proposed the reintroduction of the "Euthanasia Prevention Paragraph" 217 of the German Criminal Code, was rejected in today's session of the German Bundestag. The Giordano Bruno Foundation welcomes the decision, rendering a renewed appeal to Karlsruhe unnecessary.

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