The Radicality of Love: An Evening about the Sermon on the Mount in Regensburg
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Rediscovering the Radicality of Love
The Sermon on the Mount is one of the most compelling texts of the Christian faith. Its center is formed by the commandment of love, which reaches its utmost intensification in the love of enemies. The lecture at EmmeramForum invites us to consider Jesus' words not only as an idealistic utopia but as a serious challenge for life and church proclamation.
An Evening on Faith, Ethics, and Practiced Charity
Under the title The Kiss of Seville or The Radicality of Love, Prof. em. Dr. Michael Stahl explores the question of how realistic the demands of the Sermon on the Mount are. The focus is on the tension between the high demands of Christian spirituality and the experiences of human everyday life. The event combines theological reflection, historical perspectives, and a personal engagement with the question of what consistent love can achieve.
The Speaker and His Perspectives
Prof. em. Dr. Michael Stahl studied German Studies, History, and Philosophy in Freiburg and at the Free University of Berlin. After his doctorate and habilitation in Ancient History, he taught at the Technical University of Berlin, the University of Göttingen, and the Technical University of Darmstadt. His research deals, among other things, with Greek democracy, the Roman Empire, the relationship between culture and politics, and the reception of antiquity in modernity.
Furthermore, Michael Stahl works on theological questions, German literature, and in interdenominational discussion circles. His long-standing academic and religion-related experience offers a differentiated approach to the Sermon on the Mount and its significance for today's faith communities.
The Sermon on the Mount as a Spiritual Challenge
The event highlights a central question of Christian theology: Does Jesus formulate an absolutely binding yet unattainable utopia in the Sermon on the Mount, or does his teaching point to a realistic way of approaching our fellow human beings and adversaries? The lecture addresses the criticism that Jesus' demands are not practical in everyday life and examines whether the radicality of love is often diluted in church proclamation.
Visitors can expect a thoughtful evening with space for reflection, spiritual engagement, and interdenominational dialogue. The EmmeramForum creates a fitting framework for this: focused, open, and connected to the religious history of Regensburg.
Participation and Atmosphere
The lecture begins on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 7:00 PM and is expected to end around 9:00 PM. Participation is free of charge, donations are welcome. Registration is not required. Believers, those interested in theology, and all people who want to engage with questions of love, responsibility, peace, and practiced charity are invited.
This faith experience thrives on listening and reflection together. The calm atmosphere of the lecture, the spiritual depth of the topic, and the encounter with other interested individuals make the evening a special religious experience in Regensburg.
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The Kiss of Seville or The Radicality of Love opens an intense access to the Sermon on the Mount and its demands on human coexistence. Those who want to experience Christian theology, spirituality, and ethical questions in open dialogue will find an inspiring evening at the EmmeramForum. Experience the lecture live and discover the power of a love that seeks paths even where opposites and conflicts begin.
