1) +Bätzing is absolutely correct that the German Church is in a comprehensive crisis; but doubles down on the need for the "synodal way" as a fix. The Germans, like everyone else, are seekers of the truth and holiness, and the German church leadership is not providing that, but doubling down on the Zeitgeist.
1) +Bätzing is absolutely correct that the German Church is in a comprehensive crisis; but doubles down on the need for the "synodal way" as a fix. The Germans, like everyone else, are seekers of the truth and holiness, and the German church leadership is not providing that, but doubling down on the Zeitgeist.
2) The Kirchensteuer has made the German Church the richest in the world; however, it has also arguably made it the most bureaucratic and autocratic Church as well...you are technically excommunicated if you do not pay your taxes.
A couple of thoughts:
1) +Bätzing is absolutely correct that the German Church is in a comprehensive crisis; but doubles down on the need for the "synodal way" as a fix. The Germans, like everyone else, are seekers of the truth and holiness, and the German church leadership is not providing that, but doubling down on the Zeitgeist.
2) The Kirchensteuer has made the German Church the richest in the world; however, it has also arguably made it the most bureaucratic and autocratic Church as well...you are technically excommunicated if you do not pay your taxes.
A fish rots from the head down.