Cardinal Marx: “Our democracy is based on the Christian view of man”

(CNA Deutchs).

Cardinal Reinhard Marx affirmed in a major interview: “Our democracy is based on the Christian view of humanity.” The Archbishop of Munich and Freising spoke to the Süddeutsche Zeitung on Wednesday about society and Christianity.

“The Christian view of humanity also means that freedom is not celebrated as limitless narcissism, but that life can only succeed if one lives responsibly with others,” emphasized Marx. “This is an essential basis for the future of our community, and it will determine whether democracy has a future.”

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