Why am I involved with "Arul Trust"? – Today: Dr. Matthias Spanier

Dr. Matthias Spanier, born in 1964, works professionally as a development manager in the IT industry.

He volunteers as:

• Member of the FDP Federal Committee on “Churches, Religious and Ideological Communities”

• Deputy Chairman of the “Liberals and Churches” Commission of the FDP Baden-Württemberg

• Deputy Chairman of the “Christian Liberals” of Baden-Württemberg

• Deputy Chairman of the Kolping Family Wiesloch

• Board member of the FDP district association Rhein-Neckar

• Board member of the FDP local association Wiesloch-Südliche Bergstraße

• Delegate for FDP district party conference, FDP state party conference and FDP state executive committee

• Alternate delegate for FDP federal party conference



Dr. Matthias Spanier cited the following reasons for his membership in the Arul Trust e. V. support association:

As a Roman Catholic Christian, social and charitable causes are also close to his heart. He has followed the situation in other countries for a number of years, both within the Free Democrats and the Christian Liberals, and has also taken a stand on these issues. Professionally, he works with employees from various countries and sees this as enriching.

Years ago, Dr. Spanier first came across Father Arul Lourdu's weekly video sermons and was impressed and moved by them. He then met Father Lourdu in person on a few occasions and came to appreciate him (even if he didn't always share his opinions). A supporting member of the German Red Cross for many years, Dr. Spanier says: "I was very happy to also become a member of the 'Arul Trust' Leimen support association, which supports the 'Arul Arakkattalai' foundation based in India!" He has complete confidence that the funds actually reach those in need, because Father Lourdu knows the situation in India intimately through his background, his contacts there, and his travels, and knows who there requires support. In addition to the commendable aid for the poor and sick, the association's purpose also includes enabling education and supporting independent journalists, thus ensuring well-founded reporting in free media. Dr. Spanier considers all of this... Spaniards consider it sensible and important, and he wants to support this through his membership in "Arul Trust".