Percentages (as referenced above): Protestant- 34%, Roman Catholic- 34%, Muslim- 3.7%, Unaffiliated or Other- 28.3%
References (APA)-
"The World Factbook." Central Intelligence Agency. U.S. Government, n.d. Web. 18 Oct. 2013. <https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/fields/2122.html#er>.
References (APA)-
"The World Factbook." Central Intelligence Agency. U.S. Government, n.d. Web. 18 Oct. 2013. <https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/fields/2122.html#er>.
Majority Religions in Germany
Among the many faiths practiced in the country of Germany, the Christian denominations of Protestant and Roman Catholic seem to be the most dominant. The Protestant faith originated out of the general practice of Christianity in the early 16th century. This major division of Christianity actually began in Germany itself. The rationale or basis for the formation of this large branch of Christianity was the disagreement in the beliefs of the faith, particularly dealing with the nature of God. Roman Catholicism originated in between the 1st- 5th centuries C.E. throughout the Roman-Latin Empire. Like the Protestant denomination, many different Christians evaded Roman Catholicism on a basis of disagreement on the nature of God.
Although religion is not involved in the governmental process, it is still a very key element of the German culture in general. The majority religion in Germany, thus applying to the most culture, is Christianity. Protestant and Roman Catholic each account for 50% of the Christian population. However, the Protestant faith was actually founded in Germany.
In regards to Roman Catholicism, one of the most sacred places is St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City. It is considered the superior cathedral of all. It is famous for its claim being a central pilgrimage site that housed the tomb of the apostle Peter. The place of worship for Protestant Christians is a church of more plain decorations in an effort to evade the “distracting” customs of Roman Catholicism.
In the country of Germany, there is no union of the Church and State. The people of Germany are guaranteed their own freedom of religion or faith. Also, the government does not have any significant regulation of the church. The idea of a “Separation of the Church and State” is very relevant in regards to the Country of Germany, as it is very comparable to the United States in that respect.
References:
"Sacred Space." Patheos | Hosting the Conversation on Faith. N.p., n.d. Web. 18 Oct. 2013. <http://www.patheos.com/Library/Protestantism/Ritual-Worship-Devotion-Symbolism/Sacred-Space.html>.
"Roman Catholic Origins, Roman Catholic History, Roman Catholic Beliefs." Patheos | Hosting the Conversation on Faith. N.p., n.d. Web. 18 Oct. 2013. http://www.patheos.com/Library/Roman-Catholicism.html.
"Religion in Germany." Germany Map. N.p., n.d. Web. 18 Oct. 2013. <http://www.germanymapxl.com/society-and- culture/religion.html>.
Among the many faiths practiced in the country of Germany, the Christian denominations of Protestant and Roman Catholic seem to be the most dominant. The Protestant faith originated out of the general practice of Christianity in the early 16th century. This major division of Christianity actually began in Germany itself. The rationale or basis for the formation of this large branch of Christianity was the disagreement in the beliefs of the faith, particularly dealing with the nature of God. Roman Catholicism originated in between the 1st- 5th centuries C.E. throughout the Roman-Latin Empire. Like the Protestant denomination, many different Christians evaded Roman Catholicism on a basis of disagreement on the nature of God.
Although religion is not involved in the governmental process, it is still a very key element of the German culture in general. The majority religion in Germany, thus applying to the most culture, is Christianity. Protestant and Roman Catholic each account for 50% of the Christian population. However, the Protestant faith was actually founded in Germany.
In regards to Roman Catholicism, one of the most sacred places is St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City. It is considered the superior cathedral of all. It is famous for its claim being a central pilgrimage site that housed the tomb of the apostle Peter. The place of worship for Protestant Christians is a church of more plain decorations in an effort to evade the “distracting” customs of Roman Catholicism.
In the country of Germany, there is no union of the Church and State. The people of Germany are guaranteed their own freedom of religion or faith. Also, the government does not have any significant regulation of the church. The idea of a “Separation of the Church and State” is very relevant in regards to the Country of Germany, as it is very comparable to the United States in that respect.
References:
"Sacred Space." Patheos | Hosting the Conversation on Faith. N.p., n.d. Web. 18 Oct. 2013. <http://www.patheos.com/Library/Protestantism/Ritual-Worship-Devotion-Symbolism/Sacred-Space.html>.
"Roman Catholic Origins, Roman Catholic History, Roman Catholic Beliefs." Patheos | Hosting the Conversation on Faith. N.p., n.d. Web. 18 Oct. 2013. http://www.patheos.com/Library/Roman-Catholicism.html.
"Religion in Germany." Germany Map. N.p., n.d. Web. 18 Oct. 2013. <http://www.germanymapxl.com/society-and- culture/religion.html>.
The illustration to the left displays the content, in terms of percentage, of the German population that is incorporated in the Christian Faith.
References:- "File:Katholisch Zensus 2011.png - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia."Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. N.p., n.d. Web. 18 Oct. 2013 <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Katholisch_Zensus_2011.png>.
http://www.mapsofworld.com/germany/about/culture.html
This resource generally provides information about German culture and events in the past that may have influenced them. It defines German art, architecture, music, literature, sports,
http://www.kwintessential.co.uk/resources/global-etiquette/germany-country-profile.html
This link provides general demographics of the state of Germany such as population, climate, form of government, etc. It then goes in to the German cultures, languages, and societies.
This resource generally provides information about German culture and events in the past that may have influenced them. It defines German art, architecture, music, literature, sports,
http://www.kwintessential.co.uk/resources/global-etiquette/germany-country-profile.html
This link provides general demographics of the state of Germany such as population, climate, form of government, etc. It then goes in to the German cultures, languages, and societies.
Germany Statistics- (CIA Factbook and Factmonster)
- Religion: Protestant 34%, Roman Catholic 34%, Muslim 3.7%, Unaffiliated or other 28.3% (2013)
- Life Expectancy at Birth: Total Population 80.32 years, Males 78.04 years, Females 82.72 years. (2013)
- Unemployment: Ages 15-24: Total 8.5%, Male 9.1%, Female 7.8% (2013)
- Ethnic Groups: German 91.5%, Turkish 2.4%, Other 6.1% (Greek, Italian, Polish, Russian, Serbo-Croatian, Spanish (2013)
- Literacy Rate: 99% (2003)
Cultural Diversity in
Germany
There are many countries in the world that are currently experiencing a decrease in cultural diversity. However, fortunately, the Federal Republic of Germany does not fall into this pandemic-trend. In fact, the cultural diversity in Germany is only getting more prevalent throughout the great nation. With the rise and movement of globalization and modernization around the world comes the label of a “modern immigrant society” for Deutschland (“Picture Gallery”). With this very noticeable increase of immigrants in the country, comes a remarkable flow of ethnic and cultural diversity throughout. Not only is the state of Germany very open to immigration and cultural diversity, they are also very willingly attempting to integrate these different customs and traditions into the centralized aspect of Germany society (“Picture Gallery”). It is estimated that out of the 82 million residents of Germany, over 7 million of them are immigrants from foreign nations (“Immigrants in Germany”). Although diversity exists pretty much everywhere throughout the country, the different characteristics or customs are placed on the basis of location. For instance, one area of Germany might enhance customs of a particular origin of culture where another are might include different customs and ways of life of a different culture (“Immigrants in Germany”). Needless to say, individuals of cultures will often spread from one origin and live near those of the same ethnicity, culture or religion. Comparable to the United States and many other industrialized countries, there are many citizens in Germany that discriminate and display hate towards immigrants, foreigners, or people simply of a non-indigenous German culture. This has led to controversy over whether or not legislation for immigration control is a necessity for the Western European Nation (“Immigrants in Germany”). The school system demographics in Germany are very effective at displaying the rise of cultural diversity. For example, it is studied that student bodies of all levels of education are increasingly diverse. It is also noted that the number of students who speak a primary language other than German is increasing as well (“Immigrants in Germany”). Some of the school systems in Germany even encourage the learning of a foreign language in the earlier levels of education. Among these foreign languages, English and French are more particular.
Sources:
"Immigrants in Germany." Multicultural Germany. N.p., n.d. Web. 7 Nov. 2013. <http://www.sprachcaffe.com/english/study_abroad/countries/germany/foreigners_in_germany.htm>.
"Picture gallery." Facts about Germany: German society – modern, pluralist and open-minded > German society. N.p., n.d. Web. 7 Nov. 2013. <http://www.tatsachen-ueber-deutschland.de/en/society/main-content-08/>.
Germany
There are many countries in the world that are currently experiencing a decrease in cultural diversity. However, fortunately, the Federal Republic of Germany does not fall into this pandemic-trend. In fact, the cultural diversity in Germany is only getting more prevalent throughout the great nation. With the rise and movement of globalization and modernization around the world comes the label of a “modern immigrant society” for Deutschland (“Picture Gallery”). With this very noticeable increase of immigrants in the country, comes a remarkable flow of ethnic and cultural diversity throughout. Not only is the state of Germany very open to immigration and cultural diversity, they are also very willingly attempting to integrate these different customs and traditions into the centralized aspect of Germany society (“Picture Gallery”). It is estimated that out of the 82 million residents of Germany, over 7 million of them are immigrants from foreign nations (“Immigrants in Germany”). Although diversity exists pretty much everywhere throughout the country, the different characteristics or customs are placed on the basis of location. For instance, one area of Germany might enhance customs of a particular origin of culture where another are might include different customs and ways of life of a different culture (“Immigrants in Germany”). Needless to say, individuals of cultures will often spread from one origin and live near those of the same ethnicity, culture or religion. Comparable to the United States and many other industrialized countries, there are many citizens in Germany that discriminate and display hate towards immigrants, foreigners, or people simply of a non-indigenous German culture. This has led to controversy over whether or not legislation for immigration control is a necessity for the Western European Nation (“Immigrants in Germany”). The school system demographics in Germany are very effective at displaying the rise of cultural diversity. For example, it is studied that student bodies of all levels of education are increasingly diverse. It is also noted that the number of students who speak a primary language other than German is increasing as well (“Immigrants in Germany”). Some of the school systems in Germany even encourage the learning of a foreign language in the earlier levels of education. Among these foreign languages, English and French are more particular.
Sources:
"Immigrants in Germany." Multicultural Germany. N.p., n.d. Web. 7 Nov. 2013. <http://www.sprachcaffe.com/english/study_abroad/countries/germany/foreigners_in_germany.htm>.
"Picture gallery." Facts about Germany: German society – modern, pluralist and open-minded > German society. N.p., n.d. Web. 7 Nov. 2013. <http://www.tatsachen-ueber-deutschland.de/en/society/main-content-08/>.
Food in Germany:
- Common foods eaten in the state of Germany include: "Wurst" (sausage), "Eintopf" (beef stew), "Weisse Bohnensuppe" (White bean soup), "Spargelgemuse" (asparagus)- Beer is also very recognized and favorable in Germany from a worldly perspective.
- A popular dish from Germany & recipe:
- Kartoffelknödeln (Potato Dumplings)
Ingredients- 8 medium potatoes
- 3 egg yolks, beaten
- 3 Tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 cup bread crumbs
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1½ teaspoons salt
- Flour
- Procedure
- Peel the potatoes. Place them into a large pot and fill the pot with enough water to cover them.
- Bring the water to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer until the potatoes are soft (about 20–30 minutes).
- Drain the potatoes well in a colander, place them in a bowl, and mash them, using a hand mixer or potato masher.
- Add the egg yolks, cornstarch, breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper.
- Rinse out the pot and refill it with water and heat the water to boiling.
- While the water is heating, shape the potato mixture into golf-ball sized dumplings.
- Roll the dumplings in flour, and drop immediately into boiling water for 15 to 20 minutes.
- Serve with butter and salt.
Read more: http://www.foodbycountry.com/Germany-to-Japan/Germany.html#ixzz2lJS2Uk00 - In regards to the connection between religion and food in Germany, there isn't much information to give. Considering that Germany is a multi-faith nation comprised of many different religions, there isn't a specific "German" connection between religion and food. However, it is known that those of the catholic faith (one of Germany's majority religions) will abstain from the consumption of meat on fridays or during lent.
- Although there are many foods traditional and unique to the country of Germany like the ones referenced above, many of the foods consumed there vary from different regions throughout the world. Typical foods recognized in German originate in areas such as Asia, Turkey, Africa, Thailand, China, India, Vietnam, Greece, Spain, Italy, and others.
Common German meal: Beer and Bratwursts
References:
"Country Facts." Expactica. N.p., n.d. Web. 21 Nov. 2013. <http://www.expatica.com/de/essentials_moving_to/country_facts/German- cuisine_17759.html>.
"Germany ." Food By Country. N.p., n.d. Web. 21 Nov. 2013. <http://www.foodbycountry.com/Germany-to-Japan/Germany.html>.
"Discover Germany: Food and Drink." Research in Germany: Land Of Ideas. N.p., n.d. Web. 21 Nov. 2013. <http://www.research-in- germany.de/dachportal/en/Discover-Germany/Food-and-Drink.html>.
"German Food." German Translation Services. N.p., n.d. Web. 21 Nov. 2013. <http://germantranslationservices.org/german- translation/about-german/german-food>
References:
"Country Facts." Expactica. N.p., n.d. Web. 21 Nov. 2013. <http://www.expatica.com/de/essentials_moving_to/country_facts/German- cuisine_17759.html>.
"Germany ." Food By Country. N.p., n.d. Web. 21 Nov. 2013. <http://www.foodbycountry.com/Germany-to-Japan/Germany.html>.
"Discover Germany: Food and Drink." Research in Germany: Land Of Ideas. N.p., n.d. Web. 21 Nov. 2013. <http://www.research-in- germany.de/dachportal/en/Discover-Germany/Food-and-Drink.html>.
"German Food." German Translation Services. N.p., n.d. Web. 21 Nov. 2013. <http://germantranslationservices.org/german- translation/about-german/german-food>