Retten wir die Kirche

Remaining Catholic: An encouragement for all who do not want to give up the Church Pastor Meik Schirpenbach is firmly rooted in the Christian faith and a convinced Catholic. But the handling of the abuse scandal has shaken him deeply. He has already caused a stir with two open letters to the Catholic Church. His encounters at grassroots level show how urgently the reform of the Church is needed. It has long been about more than just preventing people from leaving the church. That is why his book is full of practical solutions on how the church and believing Christians can come closer together again. This is how we re-anchor Christianity in our society! - Clearly named solutions instead of just criticism of the church - A country pastor's view of the greatest crisis of the church - How frustration at the grassroots endangers the future of the church - Why our society needs lively church congregations How can the gap between the official church and believers be overcome? As a country pastor, Meik Schirpenbach listens carefully to people and answers their questions of faith. That is why he knows their spiritual longing and is also aware of the criticism of the way abuse victims are treated. He himself speaks of "total leadership failure" and has difficulty understanding the measures taken so far by the official church and the bishops' lack of openness. "Let's save the Church!" is his plea for meaningful reforms of the Catholic Church. Only then can it continue to be a home for believing Christians, only then does it have a future. Because a life with God, an everyday life in harmony with the values and traditions of the Catholic faith is still the heartfelt wish of many people!