Philosophy and Religion

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The Preachers of Islam. Rauf Ceylan about Imams in Germany

Muslim prayer leaders shape Islam in Germany, but are often worse integrated than their parishioners. The sociologist of religion Rauf Ceylan has now devoted a book to them.More ...
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Jewish-Muslim Dialogue in Germany

In practice and history, Jews and Muslims have been closer to one another than to Christianity. Nevertheless, progress in the dialogue between the minority religions in Germany is difficult – for political reasons.More ...
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Changing one’s Religion in Germany

Article 4 of the German constitution guarantees freedom of religion: each person has the right to freely choose and practice his or her religion. This religious freedom also includes the right to change from one faith to another and to join another religious community.More ...
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Where God Lives - Brain Research and Religion

What happens when we pray, meditate, or engage in other religious activities? Neuroscientists are using imaging techniques to shed light on what our grey cells get up to in such cases. Does God exist only in our minds? By Ulrich KraftMore ...