Günther Beckstein (CSU) is afraid of a loss of meaning of the Christian faith.
A study quoted by Bavaria's former Prime Minister states that less than 25 percent of Christians state that faith is important to them.
Former Bavarian Prime Minister Günther Beckstein (CSU) is not afraid of Germany's Islamization. "But I am worried about a de-Christianization," said the convinced Protestant of the Passauer Neue Presse. "Empty churches are the greater concern to me than the mosques." He quoted opinion polls, according to which up to 75 per cent of Muslims say their faith is very important to them, while less than 25 per cent of Christians say this.
The Christian faith is also "an important factor for our guiding culture" for Beckstein. Religious questions would have a far greater significance than is commonly assumed - "although not necessarily in accordance with the churches". The church had long regarded the mediation of the meaning of life and of values too low, criticized Beckstein. However, people were very concerned about questions of meaning. "He who does not believe in God does not believe, but believes in all forms of charlatanism."
The great celebrations for the 500th Reformation Jubilee, which begin on Monday, considers Beckstein a good idea. For the Reformation has a huge significance far beyond the Church. "It marks a great departure." Martin Luther had deliberately averted himself from the Roman authorities and proclaimed the lay priesthood of all the faithful. "This is for me one of the decisive steps towards the modern age. The individual moves into the center, the conscience," emphasized the Mittelfranke. Human rights were also developed later on.
Günther Beckstein was the first Protestant Prime Minister of Bavaria after the Second World War, for almost 20 years he was appointed member of the Bavarian Protestant Church Parliament, as well as Vice-President of the EKD Synod. The Protestant Church is celebrating 500 years of Reformation in the coming year. On October 31, 1517, Martin Luther had published his 95 theses against the grievances of the Church of his time. The legendary thesis is the starting point of the worldwide Reformation.
