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The non-recognition of the spirit

Prof. Dr. Paul Imhof on faith, freedom and the crisis of our time Do humans need faith – or is reason enough?Is unbelief really the opposite of faith – or just another form of it? The conversation with Prof. Dr. Paul Imhof is not about religious slogans, but about fundamental questions of human existence: freedom, relationships, truth and responsibility. The philosopher and theologian talks about his own path between doubt and enlightenment, about the temptation of self-optimisation – and about

Feb 22, 20263 min

Generalversammlung der Völker der Welt 2026: Spirituelle und moralische Werte als Grundlage einer neuen Weltordnung

General Assembly of the Peoples of the World 2026: Spiritual and Moral Values as the Foundation of a New World Order

On 29 January 2026, the annual General Assembly of the Peoples of the World took place — a key plenary session that determines the global development strategy of the organisation. The event brought together international diplomats, politicians, representatives of intergovernmental and non-governmental organisations, as well as public figures from many countries around the world. The Assembly’s relevant departments played an important role in preparing and conducting this large-scale forum. The I

Feb 4, 20262 min

Religionsfreiheit – ein grundlegendes Menschenrecht

Freedom of religion is a fundamental human right.

Freedom of religion is not a political tool, but a fundamental human right. The following joint statement by churches of various Christian traditions is addressed to the international community. It draws attention to specific cases of pressure, persecution and interference in church life — and calls for protection, dialogue and accountability. Below is a statement from the Christian Interconfessional Consultative Committee (CICC): Statement by the Churches participating in the HMCK We, represent

Jan 21, 20262 min

The Church and Politics

By: David Soares – Federal DeputyEvery day, as Christians, we guide our lives by biblical principles. They shape our decisions, strengthen our families, and direct our relationships with others. However, living our faith to the fullest is not limited to the home environment or inside churches. The Christian faith is alive, public, and transformative — and it must also reach society. It is important to emphasise that no one goes to church to engage in politics. People go to seek God, strengthen t

Jan 19, 20263 min

Interview - Sandra Bunger - Waldemar Herdt

2026 – what the world needs now…

An interview conducted by Sandra Bünger, journalist and Vice-President of WAVe, with President Waldemar Herdt. First Corinthians 13:4–8.“Love is patient and kind. Love does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not behave rudely, it does not seek its own, it is not provoked, it does not take into account a wrong suffered, it does not rejoice in unrighteousness, but rejoices with the truth, bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never fai

Jan 7, 20263 min

WAVe – Ein Blick zurück und ein kraftvoller Blick nach vorn ins Jahr 2026

WAVe – A look back and a powerful look ahead to 2026

In August 2025, WAVe – the World Alliance for Traditional Values and Freedom of Belief – was launched. What began as a vision back then has developed into an impressive network for peace, respect and cultural diversity in just a few months. In December 2025, WAVe reached a significant milestone: its first major recognition by the Assemblee, a global organisation dedicated to people-to-people diplomacy and international understanding. This recognition is no coincidence, but rather an expression o

Dec 23, 20252 min

WAVe & World Assemblee

Ein gemeinsames Zeichen für Frieden, Verständigung und Zusammenarbeit Mit großer Freude verkünden wir, dass die WAVe – World Alliance for Values & Freedom of Belief ein Memorandum of Understanding mit der World Assemblee unterzeichnet hat. Diese Übereinkunft ist mehr als ein formeller Schritt. Sie ist Ausdruck eines gemeinsamen Verständnisses davon, dass Frieden, Völkerverständigung und kultureller Dialog heute neue Formen brauchen – jenseits von Konfrontation, jenseits von ideologischen Grenzen

Dec 23, 20252 min

Prayer for Peace – The Power of Silence in Loud Times

While headlines are dominated by armament, sanctions, and mutual threats, a Russian representative calls for something that sounds almost old-fashioned in today’s world: prayer. Not as a political gesture – but as a human response to a time when reason and compassion easily drown. The WAVe network shares this impulse. For peace does not first arise in negotiating rooms, but within the human heart. Every thought, every word, every prayer has an effect. Whoever chooses peace in their heart thereby

Oct 25, 20252 min

President Waldemar Herdt and the World Public Assembly

As a co-organizer of the World Public Assembly in Moscow, WAVe looks back with great pride on a remarkable event for peace.The dedication of President Waldemar Herdt laid the foundation for a strong and steadily growing partnership. Together with Vice President Sandra Bünger, he brought the spirit of WAVe – unity, faith, and shared responsibility – to life through inspiring speeches.Under the theme “New World of Conscious Unity,” the World Public Assembly sent a clear global message for peace an

Oct 16, 20252 min