Church in Sachsen-Anhalt Takes Stand Against AfD Ahead of Elections

Ahead of the September 6 elections in Sachsen-Anhalt, the Protestant Church in Central Germany has publicly positioned itself against the far-right AfD. Pastor Eva Lange, who leads the Protestant Women in Central Germany, discusses the church's stance, the role of feminist theology, and the need for gender-inclusive language in worship. Lange explains that while the church typically avoids political endorsements, this year the situation has reached a critical point, prompting many pastors to issue political statements. The church has also had to address a colleague who sought to run for the AfD. The interview, published by der Freitag, highlights the church's commitment to democracy and its opposition to the AfD's agenda, which Lange characterizes as an attempt to transform democracy into dictatorship.