The Forte Kreis: an Attempt to Spiritual Leadership over Europe

Marcel Poorthuis

doi:10.1163/15743012-02401003

The Forte Kreis: an Attempt to Spiritual Leadership over Europe

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Just before the outbreak of World War 1, a group of writers, artists and philosophers decided to establish a spiritual rule over Europe, the Forte Kreis. The group aimed at a reconciliation in Europe, by establishing pacifism, but also between East and West by creating a new language. Their thoughts have been documented a several archives in Europe. By bringing them together, a picture emerges of a blend of elitist naiveté and prophetic foresight. The need for a supra-national spiritual guidance seems as as it was hundred years ago.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	32-53
Number of pages	22
Journal	Religion and Theology: A Journal of Contemporary Religous Discourse
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1163/15743012-02401003
Publication status	Published - 2017

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First World War

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