Unification Germany contributed to empty church

The German Constitution contains elements of classical Christianity. People need answers they can never find through logical reasoning alone. Therefore, former constitutional lawyer, Paul Kirchhof from Germany, argues that a state cannot exist without religion.

Sweden is one of the least religious countries on the planet. According to researcher Per Ewert, social democracy has had a major role in this. The consequences, he says, are clear: great loneliness and rising crime rates.

The Lutheran Church in Northern Germany celebrates its tenth anniversary on the day of Pentecost. At the time of its establishment, it made a flying start with 2.26 million members. But over the years, the denomination lost about 418,000 people.