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Prof. Dr. Karsten Lehmann and Prof.in Dr.in Astrid Mattes discuss on Ö1-Radio the question: How political is religion?

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In recent days, the discussions surrounding the so-called “Kinderkopftuchverbot” as well as the potential ban on political Islam have once again brought the relationship between religion and politics to the forefront of Austrian public debate.

Astrid Mattes and Karsten Lehmann have discussed this topic on the September 8, 2026, episode of “Punkt 1.”

The transmission can be re-heard for the upcoming 30days.

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