Published: 2 Feb 13 12:02 CET | Print version
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Live-in partner of German President Joachim Gauck, Daniela Schadt, has said she does not intend on getting married, though she knew for some this is was problem, it was revealed in an exclusive interview.
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I feel bad for your son and applaud his character for moving out after your disagreement.
Well, he's an evangelical lutheran pastor from the former east germany, (more pragmatic), not an extremist, thats the difference.
Best decision your son could made,to move out.
HtH
He has always put others before himself, he is a peaceful and honest man. He has my respect.
You are one of those people I remember when I had to attend church, that most likely had the biggest bible and the most criticism of your fellow man.
In agreement @Lenny #1, follow the advise which is apt to Western society and realize the sanctity of human birth to realize the Ultimate Truth together as One with the infinite Cosmos instead of dangling the individual souls as in a Company Stores living heterogeneously together in a partnership of "beschraenkte Haftpflicht".