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Humanist military chaplaincy belongs in the Bundeswehr

With the presentation of the anthology “Assistance for all: Humanist military chaplaincy in the Bundeswehr”, the Humanist Association of Germany – Federal Association highlighted the need for contemporary, humanist military chaplaincy in Berlin on Thursday evening. The event made it clear that humanist pastoral care is not seen as a counter-model, but as a professional supplement to existing services.

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Freedom of Thought Report 2025: Religion as an instrument of authoritarian politics

The international partner organization of the Humanist Association of Germany, Humanists International, has published the Freedom of Thought Report 2025. The annual report examines how states around the world respect and protect the right to freedom of religion, belief and expression. The 14th edition analyzes in particular the connection between religion and the global rise of authoritarian politics.

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“Support for all: Humanist military chaplaincy in the Bundeswehr” on February 26, 2026 in Berlin

The Humanist Association of Germany – Federal Association and the Humanist Academy of Germany cordially invite you to the evening event “Support for all: Humanist military chaplaincy in the Bundeswehr”. The focus will be on the question of why the Bundeswehr, if it wants to appeal to all levels of society, also needs humanist chaplaincy – and why this debate is particularly necessary right now.

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