Quotes by Helmut Kohl
Helmut Kohl (1930–2017) — Bundeskanzler der Bundesrepublik Deutschland, Politiker · römisch-katholisch · Deutschland
Der promovierte Historiker und CDU-Politiker Helmut Kohl amtierte von 1982 bis 1998 als Bundeskanzler der Bundesrepublik Deutschland. Er ging als Kanzler der deutschen Wiedervereinigung und Mitgestalter der Europäischen Union in die Geschichte ein, sah sich nach seiner Amtszeit jedoch wegen nicht deklarierter Finanzspenden in der CDU-Spendenaffäre schwerer Kritik ausgesetzt. Für Bibelleser regt sein Wirken zum Nachdenken über das Spannungsfeld zwischen einem an christlichen Werten orientierten Staatsamt und den moralischen Grenzen politischer Machtausübung an.
Era: Today
Recurring topics: God, Jesus & the Holy Spirit, Justice & Commitment, Faith & Trust, Prayer & Silence, Witness & Mission, Grace & Redemption
Quotes by Helmut Kohl
We achieved the reunification of Germany and the growing together of Europe, and I say this quite deliberately, with God's help.
Helmut Kohl
I do not believe that a country without faith in God has a future. In this century, the totalitarian systems in Europe that propagated godlessness have all failed.
Helmut Kohl
Praying is, for me, a piece of life help. When you experience extreme situations as I have and have to decide so incredibly much, then this asking for help, this asking for grace, is a very important source of strength. Faith in God is, for me, a decisive foundation of my life.
Helmut Kohl
Especially today, Christians are called to keep alive what makes them unmistakable: the message of the loving God who entered the world and exalted humankind. Our community needs the living witness of committed Christians who decisively help shape our life together.
Helmut Kohl
For me, the Christian faith is the most important source of strength and freedom. Knowing that despite our fallibility we are accepted by God gives courage to act for our neighbor. And we can be at peace, for we are not under the compulsion to save ourselves, but are carried by God.
Helmut Kohl
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