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Bishop Bammel calls for dialogue amid rising societal tension
Christina-Maria Bammel, the regional bishop of the Evangelical-Lutheran Landeskirche in Braunschweig, has issued a warning regarding increasing social coarsening and a lack of empathy in society.
Speaking in Wolfenbüttel, Bammel emphasized that communication and mutual listening are essential for understanding. She noted that rising radicalization and a lack of direct dialogue are dangerous trends that manifest as resentment and diminished empathy.
Regarding interactions with supporters of the AfD, Bammel stated that a lecturing tone is ineffective, noting that arguments often fail to resonate. Instead, she advocates for attentive questioning and creating shared spaces to prevent social fragmentation in everyday life.
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AfD · Christina-Maria Bammel · Evangelical-Lutheran Landeskirche in Braunschweig · Wolfenbüttel
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Bammel warns of increasing insensitivity and coarsening within society. www.leinetal24.de · www.hna.de · www.mannheim24.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] Bammel advocates for listening and creating shared spaces when engaging with AfD voters. www.leinetal24.de · www.hna.de · www.mannheim24.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] Bammel suggests that lecturing supporters of the AfD is ineffective. www.leinetal24.de · www.hna.de · www.mannheim24.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] The worst thing would be to stop speaking to one another. www.leinetal24.de · www.hna.de · www.mannheim24.de