Cardinal Schönborn: Build bridges in challenging times

Cardinal Schönborn: Build bridges in challenging times

Wien, Österreich - Cardinal Christoph Schönborn has expressed itself in a recent interview on the role of religion in society and asked to build social and religious bridges. This happened in the program "Press hour" on Sunday, where he emphasized that these bridges are decisive, especially in politically and socially difficult times, as he experienced them in his almost 30 years as an archbishop. Schönborn, who is emeritus on the occasion of his upcoming 80th birthday as an archbishop of Vienna, sees in his task not only the mediation between conservative and advanced within the church, but also the dialogue with Islam as necessary. "I have the task of acting as a bridge builder," he explained how "https://www.kathpress.at/goto/meld/2428722/schoenborn-wrauchen-bruecken-und-will-solcher-werken"> Kathpress reported .

In the discussion about migration and integration in Austria, the cardinal regretted that a differentiated view of these topics has so far been pending. He called for more expertise instead of emotions and pointed out that society needs targeted migration to counteract demographic change. At the same time, he emphasized the need for migrants to adhere to non -negotiable values, especially with regard to cultural practices from their countries of origin. He considers the separation of religion and politics to be fundamental to ensure religious freedom and real tolerance, as well as The daily mail reported .

important values and unity

Schönborn criticized the increasing politicization of religion and referred to dangerous developments in some countries, such as the instrumentalization of religion in India and Brazil. This discussion leads to a strong appeal for a stable democracy, which also allows counter -movements. "We shouldn't demonize each other," he said in relation to the political debate and reminded of positive experiences with FPÖ boss Herbert Kickl, who show that a common human basis can also be found in differences. Despite his concerns regarding the mediation of values in schools, he called for joint training in religious education, whereby the values of the gospel should be the focus.