Recently presented one Survey by the Bertelsmann Foundation found that religious people show a high degree of solidarity. Among other things, it was found that 31 percent of religiously-affiliated people volunteer, while only 17 percent of non-religious people do so. The actress is currently lifting Uschi Glasthe politician Wolfgang Bosbach and the Jesus Biker Thomas Draxler their Christian character as a motivation for social commitment.
The actress has been sitting since 2009 Uschi Glas with their club “brot time” ensure that children in need receive a school breakfast (we reported).
Im Interview with domradio.de She currently describes her Christian background as the motivation for her actions. When it was stated that she was full of enthusiasm for her project and the associated question of what drives her in her social commitment, Uschi Glas explained:
“Throughout my life I have committed myself to the ‘C’ and the ‘S’, i.e. the Christian and the social.”
And further:
“I am a Protestant, as you probably know. I think the most important thing about Christianity is charity.”
It is important to keep your eyes open for the needs of your neighbors and those who are weaker, the actress continued.
Also the politician Wolfgang Bosbach is encouraged in his social commitment by his Christian character. He is currently a patron for the 72-hour campaign by the Federation of German Catholic Youth (BDKJ), which is the largest social campaign in Germany. He explained his reasons for supporting this campaign Interview with domradio.de:
“On the one hand, it is a visible action that documents that the German Catholic Youth is getting involved. On the other hand, they help people with specific problems. Today you would say that they are doing something sustainable. That is awesome That is super.”
Bosbach described the voluntary commitment of young Christians as outstanding. He further said:
“This commitment very often comes from Christian circles. For example, in refugee aid, where my wife has also been heavily involved for many years.”
He is particularly impressed by the selfless motivation behind which young people take part in the 72-hour campaign. These are not concerned with their own benefit, but rather with helping other people and doing “visibly good”.
The 71-year-old continued to share his hope that the… Association of Catholic Youth (BDKJ) With the 72-hour campaign, other people are also encouraged to get socially involved. He himself thinks back “with joy” to his own time as a Catholic youth. Wolfgang Bosbach emphasizes:
“What you learn when you’re young stays when you get older. This also includes social commitment.”
He added that he hopes that today’s youth will not forget how to get involved in public.
Also the Jesus biker Dr. Thomas Draxler currently brings in one Facebook-Post expresses that his actions are motivated by his basic Christian attitude. Draxler received his doctorate in health sciences in 2010 and, in addition to his job as an alternative medicine doctor, he works on a voluntary basis for the motorcycle club “JESUS BIKER”, of which he is the founder. Two years ago he spoke in PromisGlauben-Interview about the Jesus Bikers, his personal faith and the values associated with it. Regarding the intention of the Jesus bikers, he explained:
“We are a group of Christians with a wide variety of faith models. We are united by our love of motorcycling and our belief in Jesus Christ – regardless of the different interpretations and dogmas. The intention is to serve our fellow human beings, to do good and to help. We also see ourselves to a certain extent as an aid organization.”
A notice: The complete interview is available HERE.
On his Facebook account, Thomas Draxler shares daily inspiring posts that point out what is really important in life. He recently recalled the following quote from Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach: “If everyone wanted to help each other, everyone would be helped.”
In another post he referred to the value of charity. He wrote about it:
„,Love thy neighbor as thyself.’ With this simple and clear attitude from the Bible you can get through the world wonderfully. So take care of yourself, as well as your family, friends and colleagues.”
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