Christmas boycott: Sachslehner warns of growing danger of integration!

Christmas boycott: Sachslehner warns of growing danger of integration!

On Tuesday morning there was a discussion live in exxpress, in which Laura Sachslehner and Bernhard Heinzlmaier took part. The focus of the debate was the challenge of where the boundaries of religious freedom lie and where refusal to integrate begins. Sachslehner said that the Christmas boycott by some groups represents a conscious separation from the Western way of life. She increasingly sees Christmas as a “projection surface” for a rejection of democracy, culture and tradition.

Another notable positioning came from Heinzlmaier, who spoke of “sham integration”. This describes an external adaptation of the migrants, while the internal immutability remains. Sachslehner demanded that it was necessary to enforce rules and create noticeable consequences for refusal to integrate. She also expressed criticism of a school project by ORF and Standard that aims to train teachers against “fake news”. She viewed this as undue influence in educational institutions.

Freedom of religion in the coalition agreement

In a different context, the CDU/CSU and SPD discussed their coalition agreement, which anchors a commitment to freedom of religion and belief. This was highlighted by the statement that religious freedom acts as a “gauge of democracy, the rule of law and human rights”. However, the treaty also contains critical points, as some religious communities such as Christian churches and Jewish life are highlighted, while Islam is only mentioned in the context of “Islamism”.

The coalition agreement also largely leaves out smaller religious communities such as the Baha'i, Alevis, Hindus and Buddhists, which raises questions about the consistent implementation of religious diversity. The protection of Jewish life is emphasized, but here too there is a noticeable gap in dealing with the concerns of Muslims and other religious communities.

Political Islam: A Global Challenge

Political Islam, also known as Islamism, is perceived as a significant challenge in many societies. This views Islam not just as a religion, but as a comprehensive political system that aims to integrate Islamic principles into the state and social order. Political Islam often aims to establish Sharia as the basis for legislation and thus opposes pluralistic, democratic values.

A central problem is the spread of Islamist ideologies, which is supported by technological developments and the Internet. Necessary steps to combat political Islam require a combination of security policy measures as well as the promotion of economic justice and cultural dialogue. This makes it clear that dealing with political Islam must be viewed not only locally, but also globally.

In summary, it can be said that the discussion about religious freedom and integration is becoming increasingly important in Germany and other Western societies. While many voices emphasize the commitment to a pluralistic society and religious freedom, there are still significant challenges in the perception and treatment of various religious communities, particularly political Islam.

For more information and detailed explanations on the current topic, see the articles exxpress.at, sonntagsblatt.de, and institut-fuer-menschenrechte.eu be read.