Religions in Germany

The vast majority of people in Germany belong to a religious community. This shows, the significance of religious communities for the individual and for society at large. With their beliefs and values ​​give religious communities orientation and stability. At the same time motivate churches and religious communities their members, in charities, use voluntary service and voluntary work for other people.

The work of the churches and religious communities is of great importance for social policy. The Federal Government is therefore interested in good cooperation with the churches and religious communities in Germany. Affairs of the state church law and issues related to the churches, Religions- and philosophical communities is the Federal Ministry of the Interior in charge.

The majority of the German population belongs to a Christian church. This has shaped the image of humanity and the values ​​of the people of Germany for centuries.
The largest Christian churches in Germany are the Catholic Church, the Evangelical Church and the Orthodox Church. In addition, there are a large number of small Christian churches and communities.

Germany has become in recent decades, mainly by immigrants from predominantly Muslim countries of origin religiously and culturally diverse. Meanwhile live in Germany between 4,4 and 4,7 million Muslims. This corresponds to approximately. 5,4 or. 5,7% the total population of 82,2 millions.