People in Germany live by the principle of religious tolerance. What does that mean?
Einbürgerungstest, question 292 German original
Die Menschen in Deutschland leben nach dem Grundsatz der religiösen Toleranz. Was bedeutet das?
- Es dürfen keine Moscheen gebaut werden. No mosques may be built.
- Alle Menschen glauben an Gott. Everyone believes in God.
- Jeder kann glauben, was er möchte. Everyone can believe what they want.
- Der Staat entscheidet, an welchen Gott die Menschen glauben. The state decides which god people believe in.
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Correct answer: Jeder kann glauben, was er möchte. Everyone can believe what they want.
Why?
Religious tolerance means that everyone may follow any religion or none. Article 4 of the Grundgesetz (Basic Law) guarantees freedom of faith and conscience, and the state may not impose a religion on anyone.
Key term: religiöse Toleranz = religious tolerance