Fluchtlingsaufnahme als Identitatsfrage: Der Protestantismus in den Debatten um die Gewahrung von Asyl in der Bundesrepublik (1949 bis 1993)

The article explores the controversy surrounding the acceptance of political refugees in the Federal Republic and the role of Protestantism in these debates. It analyzes the attitude of Protestantism to the asylum policy of the Federal Republic and its influence on the debates about the granting of asylum. The study focuses on the development of Protestant contributions to the debate in the 1970s and 1980s and concludes with an outlook on the amendment to the Basic Law in 1993.

Format: Hardback
Length: 392 pages
Publication date: 11 April 2022
Publisher: Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht GmbH & Co KG

The issue of refugee acceptance has been a contentious topic in the Federal Republic, with Protestantism playing a significant role in these debates. In his book, Jonathan Spanos delves into the controversy surrounding the acceptance and recognition of political refugees as a critical point of contention in the negotiation of the relationship between politics and religion in the Federal Republic. Spanos also explores the historical transformation of Protestant Christianity as it relates to the asylum policy of the Federal Republic and its impact on the discussions surrounding the granting of asylum.

Spanos examines the stance of Protestantism towards the asylum policy of the Federal Republic and its influence on the debates surrounding the granting of asylum from a cultural and political historical perspective. He pays particular attention to the concept of refugees, the construction of refugee stereotypes, and various forms of argumentation employed in these discussions. Based on the controversy surrounding the immigration of SBZ/GDR refugees in the early Federal Republic, Spanos describes and analyzes the development of Protestant contributions to the debate. The focus of the study is on the 1970s and 1980s.

The work concludes with an outlook on the position on the amendment to the Basic Law in 1993, which was accompanied by massive inner-Protestant conflicts. This amendment aimed to restrict the right to asylum for refugees from the former GDR and East Germany, leading to significant divisions within the Protestant community.

In conclusion, Jonathan Spanos' book provides a valuable insight into the controversy surrounding the acceptance and recognition of political refugees in the Federal Republic. Through his analysis of the historical and cultural factors that shaped the debates, Spanos sheds light on the complex relationship between politics, religion, and refugee policies. His work contributes to our understanding of the challenges faced by the Federal Republic in navigating the intersection of these three domains and highlights the role of Protestantism in shaping its response.

Dimension: 237 x 160 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783525558478