Memory of Dietrich Bonhoeffer: Events in Germering from April 6th

Memory of Dietrich Bonhoeffer: Events in Germering from April 6th

Germering, Deutschland - The Dietrich-Bonhoeffer Church in Germering resorted this year with a number of events that are dedicated to the important theologian and resistance fighter Dietrich Bonhoeffer. From April 6, 2025, the first service at the opening, the focus will be on Bonhoeffer's life, work and its ethical principles. Bonhoeffer was murdered on April 9, 1945 in the Flossenbürg concentration camp because he actively resisted National Socialism and campaigned for human rights. süddeutsche.de reports that the kick-off event at 10 a.m. with texts by Bonhoeffer.

Following the service, a reception is organized that includes the opening of an exhibition on Bonhoeffer's life and work. This exhibition will be seen in the church room every day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

events as part of the commemoration

Another highlight is a lecture by Joachim Blumenthal, who speaks on Tuesday, April 8, at 7.30 p.m. on the topic "Dietrich Bonhoeffer and Wilhelm Canaris - two men in resistance". The lecture will enter the topic of Bonhoeffer's resistance ethics. Bonhoeffer was part of the Kreisau district, a resistance group against Hitler, and developed a conception of resistance ethics, which is still relevant today. das-wissen.de emphasizes that his ethical understanding addresses the responsibility of the individual in political decision-making situations.

On Friday, April 11th, the musical play "Bonhoeffer - Traged of a Love" will be performed. The artist Deborah Leehlmann and the pianist Samuel Jerasek shed light on the relationship between Dietrich Bonhoeffer and Maria von Wedemeyer as well as his theology and ethics. The song evening "Wonderful from good powers" on Sunday, April 13, at 7.30 p.m. is presented by the mezzo -soprano Stefanie Golisch and complements the series of events. Golisch will reflect Bonhoeffer's life and play music that he loved, including arias from Bach and songs by Wolff and Schubert.

bon hopofer as an ethical voice of the opposition

Dietrich Bonhoeffer formulated the idea in his writings that resistance to injustice not only justified morally, but was also a requirement of the hour. He argued that this resistance should arise from an ethical awareness and not from personal interests. His thinking still has an impact on the discussion about moral responsibility and action in times of crisis. Bonhoffer saw it as his duty to actively oppose the wrong of National Socialism and emphasized the inviolability of the person, a central idea of his ethics of resistance.

his teachings and the question of the role of personal morality in political decisions remain of great relevance and inspire people worldwide to work to protect human rights.