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Exclusive: The German Church Starts Revolution in Whole Church. Munich Cardinal Reinhard Marx, the president of the German Bishops’ Conference, has called celibacy and Catholic sexual morals a – quote …More
Exclusive: The German Church Starts Revolution in Whole Church.

Munich Cardinal Reinhard Marx, the president of the German Bishops’ Conference, has called celibacy and Catholic sexual morals a – quote “encumbrance we have to get rid of” because they – quote – “impede us to go into the future.” Marx said this talking on Saturday to a Council of lay-people of his archdiocese. Marx belongs to Pope Francis’ Council of Cardinals. He makes 13.000 dollars a month, lives in his apartment for free, and uses a BMW 730i with a driver, also for free.

The influence of the German bishops extends far beyond Germany. Through their charitable organizations Renovabis for Eastern Europe and Adveniat for South America they spend every year over 70 million dollars for projects in these countries. With this money, they extend their influence into vast parts of the Church. The German Bishops are also among the main sponsors of the Vatican.

During their last conference, the German Bishops decided to institute what they call “a synodal way”, a de facto synod where they plan to challenge important tenets of the Catholic Faith. Marx uses cover-up language calling the synod – quote – “an important step in order to believe that a development of doctrine is possible in the Church.” The term “development of doctrine” has been used as a euphemism meaning the introduction of mainstream-Protestant teachings that contradict the Bible, Tradition, and morals.

Cardinal Marx said explicitly – quote: “We do not need to wait for Rome, we have to go our own way.” And, “Why not a certain pressure, why not to show a certain will to change? Otherwise, nothing will ever change.” Like in the case of Amoris Laetitia, the German bishops have already introduced the changes they ask from the Church. The dioceses in Germany is among the most unsuccessful and run-down local Churches in the Western hemisphere. It can in no way serve as an example of renewal.
Dr Bobus
So the German hierarchy has decided to share with the rest of the Church their ingenious strategy that has been destroying Catholic life in Germany. Blinded by their arrogance, German bishops are implementing the Ecclesial version of Hitler's plans for conquering Europe and defeating the US.
Like the Third Reich the Church in Germany is now marching toward its own destruction.More
So the German hierarchy has decided to share with the rest of the Church their ingenious strategy that has been destroying Catholic life in Germany. Blinded by their arrogance, German bishops are implementing the Ecclesial version of Hitler's plans for conquering Europe and defeating the US.

Like the Third Reich the Church in Germany is now marching toward its own destruction.
jabbajane
And stop giving your money to the Church, its Religious, Religious organizations, Charitable Causes, Catholic Charities, The Pope's yearly drive for his causes and ideas, the 2nd and 3rd collection basket at Mass, etc. You get the idea. I am done funding this evil within the Holy Church. NOT ONE MORE PENNY TO THE Coffers of the Vatican @#Ponitfex Are you listening, #Ponitifex? @#PontifexMaximus ?
Dr Bobus
There are good places to give money. To name a few: Benedictine monasteries Fontgombault and daughter houses in Europe, Clear Creek in the US. Also the Fraternity of St Peter, the Carmelite nuns of Nebraska and their daughter houses, the Dominican sisters of Nashville.
Dr Bobus
This is not the first time that the Germans have invaded Rome.
Nb: The well known book about Vatican II The Rhine flows into the TiberMore
This is not the first time that the Germans have invaded Rome.

Nb: The well known book about Vatican II The Rhine flows into the Tiber
GTVisrockin
He has blinded their eyes, and hardened their heart; that they should not see with their eyes, nor understand with their heart, and be converted, and I should heal them.
aderito
This Cardinal Marx ,says the celibicy has to end for the church to progress into the future ? is the future acceptance of divorce ,abortion ,same sex marriage ,pedophilia ,as normal in the church ? Please refuse reject resist ,heresies even if its from the pope ,we catholics and part of this church of our Lord Jesus Christ ,will no longer close our eyes and mouths to clergy that want to corrupt the …More
This Cardinal Marx ,says the celibicy has to end for the church to progress into the future ? is the future acceptance of divorce ,abortion ,same sex marriage ,pedophilia ,as normal in the church ? Please refuse reject resist ,heresies even if its from the pope ,we catholics and part of this church of our Lord Jesus Christ ,will no longer close our eyes and mouths to clergy that want to corrupt the church .
jabbajane
And stop giving your money to the Church, its Religious, Religious organizations, Charitable Causes, Catholic Charities, The Pope's yearly drive for his causes and ideas, the 2nd and 3rd collection basket at Mass, etc. You get the idea. NOT ONE MORE PENNY TO THE Coffers of the Vatican @#Ponitfex Are you listening, #Ponitifex ?
Holy Cannoli
In 2017, Germany’s Catholic church recorded approximately €6 billion split across its 27 different dioceses, also known as church districts. This is in spite of the massive dip in attendance. According to the national German newspaper Handelsblatt, church attendance has dropped by more than 2.2 million attendees since the start millennium. Contrasted to 50 years prior, where attendance totaled over …More
In 2017, Germany’s Catholic church recorded approximately €6 billion split across its 27 different dioceses, also known as church districts. This is in spite of the massive dip in attendance. According to the national German newspaper Handelsblatt, church attendance has dropped by more than 2.2 million attendees since the start millennium. Contrasted to 50 years prior, where attendance totaled over 11 million, the numbers are now a mere 2.5 million Catholics.

When moving to Germany, one must fill out a form declaring religious affiliation and denomination. One can also manage to opt out of the tax at a later date, if they are a non-practicing member of their faith. This has led to many people declaring they have abandoned the religion of their birth. There is currently no data available regarding what proportion of those making such a declaration have in fact abandoned their religion, or whether they make the claim only to avoid paying the tax.
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CONSEQUENCES

So, if you don’t pay Church Tax, or decide to formally leave the church while you are a resident in Germany, what are the consequences?

First and foremost, it does not affect your ability to attend communion. No priest will ask for your tax statement when you go up to the altar to receive.

The constraints come more around when you want to get married or baptize a child. If you have officially left the church, it is not possible to perform these sacraments in a German church. According to a completely unscientific straw poll of friends, colleagues and acquaintances who are still members of their denomination and pay Church Tax, this is the main reason why they do not want to declare a Kirchenaustritt (cases of people leaving the Church). Almost none of them are regularly practicing Christians, but they value the opportunity of a church wedding and to have their children baptized.
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What would I personally do? 😲

Stuff your “church tax” in the trunk of your BMW 730, Karlie. When or if I needed a baptism or a wedding I wouldn’t do it in a German Church unless I bribed the priest privately. ($1000. bucks - probably less - would do it) I would have it done in a Moldovan Church where I know there’s a priest who would happily do it for a much smaller fee. 👌 👍
jabbajane
And stop giving your money to the Church, its Religious, Religious organizations, Charitable Causes, Catholic Charities, The Pope's yearly drive for his causes and ideas, the 2nd and 3rd collection basket at Mass, etc. You get the idea. NOT ONE MORE PENNY TO THE Coffers of the Vatican @#Ponitfex Are you listening, #Ponitifex ?
foward
The synodal path was already denounced by Cardinal Ottaviani in his "Intervention" regarding Novus Ordo. Nobody has asked for the change in the liturga, it was imposed by sectors of pressure. They have been doing this for 50 years.
Don Reto Nay
@Jim Dorchak: In our days they get elected pope.
malemp
GERMANY IS DAMNED