If we’re already ‘renting’ wombs for surrogacy, why not take it a step further? Brain-dead women can carry pregnancies and give birth. The German author Birgit Kelle explains why this is the logical next step (but indeed, in the wrong direction).

“An Gottes Segen, ist alles gelegen” (Everything depends on God's blessing). When walking through one of the best-preserved medieval towns of Germany, you come across this saying. Or: “Wer auf Gott vertrawt, der hat woll gebowt” (Who trusts in God, acts wisely). Where do these religious texts come from?

King Agag of Amalek said the “bitterness of death” is gone. 1 Samuel 15 shows how proudly he erects himself and steps up to the prophet. This image comes to my mind when I consider how many European countries make end-of-life arrangements. The fear of death is gone.

German Christians have difficulty voting for the populist AfD. Bishops from large churches have given a negative advice. But others think, the AfD is the only alternative. Todd Huizinga shares his ideas.

Years before National Socialism swept through Germany, its main figure, Adolf Hitler, had already shown his intentions and ideas in his rather infamous book Mein Kampf (My Struggle). This year, it is a hundred years ago that the work saw the light of day.