German Church risks turning into NGO, says Protestant MP

30-08-2022

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German Church risks turning into NGO, says Protestant MP

The German Protestant Church (EKD) risks turning into an NGO when it expresses itself on every social issue. Pastoral care is the Church's core task, and the Church should be focused on that. This says Christian Democratic MP Barbara Becker.

The German dictionary. Photo AFP, Thomas Kienzle

German church opts for gender-correct language

Despite much criticism, the German Protestant Church (EKD) continues to use “gender-appropriate” wording in its communication.

Anette Kurschus in 2015. Photo AFP, Oliver Berg

German Protestant church leader accuses Kirill of “blasphemy”

Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill is guilty of "blasphemy" for justifying Russia's war with Ukraine, according to EKD Council Chairwoman, Anette Kurschus.

German church leader distances herself from assisted suicide

Assisted suicide is not an expression of freedom and should not be seen as an equal alternative to life. That is the opinion of Annette Kurschus, the president of the council of the Protestant Church in Germany (EKD).

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