Ruth Misselwitz

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Overview

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Ruth Misselwitz born Zützen, Brandenburg, Germany February 3, 1952. Protestant pastor. Founded Pankow Peace Circle, opposing East German regime, 1981; leader of Women for Peace, 1982. Led church peace and environmental movement in GDR; Action Reconciliation chairman.

Quotations

"The rainbow has many colors, so it should be with the social order, even with religion." (Die Zeit, March 18, 1988; photo EKIR news)