Die NachDenkSeiten-Gemeinschaft – Vielleicht ist „Familie“ ein bisschen übertrieben, aber die zugrunde liegende Idee ist von Bedeutung

Renate Schoof and Wolfgang Bittner, who are probably well-known to many readers through Dr. Wolfgang Bittner’s literary works, introduced the term „NachDenkSeiten family“ in a greeting for the 20th anniversary. Not entirely without reason, as one could feel at the 20th anniversary celebration „Documentation of the 20th anniversary celebration of the NachDenkSeiten. A successful party!“ in Bad Bergzabern. The underlying idea is obvious: today we are all exposed to massive opinion-making and propaganda; alone, we can hardly defend ourselves against it. In addition, the substantive debate within the parties has shrunk to almost nothing. In this situation, it is helpful to be able to exchange ideas with other people at least. This was the thought and motivation behind the suggestion to our readers to join discussion groups. Albrecht Müller. There are now well over 100 discussion groups – in Germany and in eleven other countries. Some are dormant, some are active. In many places, the discussion about the problems of our time has started through these discussion groups. This is good for each individual. This is also good for the quality of democratic debate. If you live in the area of one of the discussion groups listed in this list, then just take a look. And please do not be disappointed if the discussion group you have chosen is not active. We cannot centrally control the activities of the discussion groups and do not want to. But we know that many of the listed discussion groups meet the need for personal exchange in conversation. They meet regularly. They engage in lively debates and invite interesting speakers. By the way: The discussion groups are supervised by Anette Sorg. She can be reached at the email address [email protected] If there is no discussion group in your area, please check if you can join forces with friends and acquaintances. We will support such a step by publishing the corresponding data, i.e. the address and contact person. On the NachDenkSeiten, you will always find interesting suggestions for your discussions. We facilitate the use, for example, by offering a lecture like the one by Oskar Lafontaine at our 20th anniversary celebration in written form as well. (see here) In conclusion and to encourage you, here is the email quoted at the beginning from Wolfgang Bittner’s wife Renate Schoof: The almost daily look at the NDS helps me to maintain my mental balance in these threatening times, when newspapers and public broadcasters provide almost one-sided information and often spread hatred, thinking errors, lies, and misjudgments. And because Wolfgang and I want to share our privilege of knowing the NDS with others, we hold up our sign „READ: www.nachdenkseiten.de“ at demonstrations. This leads to very productive conversations, both with younger contemporaries who are not yet familiar with your site, and on the other hand, to beautiful encounters with people who appreciate the NDS and approach us as if we were family members. And that’s how we feel too: belonging to the large – and hopefully ever-growing – NachDenkSeiten family! The NachDenkSeiten are important for critical opinion formation, many, many people tell us that – but they also cost money, and that’s why we ask you, dear readers, for your support. Thank you very much!

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NachDenkSeiten-Familie – Familie ist vielleicht etwas übertrieben, aber die zugrunde liegende Idee ist wichtig

Renate Schoof und Wolfgang Bittner, vermutlich vielen Lesern bekannt durch Dr. Wolfgang Bittners schriftstellerische Arbeiten, hatten in einem Grußwort zum 20-Jährigen den Begriff NachDenkSeiten-Familie eingeführt. Nicht ganz zu Unrecht, wie man bei der 20-Jahr-Feier „Dokumentation zur 20-Jahr-Feier der NachDenkSeiten. Ein gelungenes Fest!” in Bad Bergzabern spüren konnte. Der dahintersteckende Gedanke liegt nahe: Wir alle sind heute massiver Meinungsmache und Propaganda ausgesetzt; allein können wir uns dagegen kaum wehren. Außerdem ist die inhaltliche Debatte in den Parteien gegen Null zusammengeschrumpft. In dieser Situation ist es hilfreich, sich wenigstens mit anderen Menschen austauschen zu können. Das war Gedanke und Motiv zur Anregung an unsere Leserinnen und Leser, sich in Gesprächskreisen zusammenzutun. Albrecht Müller. Es gibt inzwischen weit über 100 Gesprächskreise – in

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