Rainbow flag in Cologne: outrage about ban and political reactions!
Rainbow flag in Cologne: outrage about ban and political reactions!
Köln, Deutschland - A storm of the excitement moves over Cologne after the archbishopric has asked parents and children in an unexpected step to do without queer symbols. In particular, the ban on the rainbow flag and the removal of rainbow stickers from clothing during a mass caused a lot of outrage. This measure was announced during the opening of a new archbishop's educational campus and ensures heated debates in both the public and in the state parliament of North Rhine-Westphalia. As Zeit.de underlines that the service is under the motto "All you need is love" and a reaction to the exclusion queer from the church.
The initiative behind this service is Marian, with the aim of no longer not being silent. Around 15 to 20 pastors have already announced themselves, including representatives from other dioceses. Even if the Cologne General Vicar Guido Assmann calls not to understand the event as a protest, the message is clear - the church community must work for the rights and respect for all believers.
a deeper look at the queer theology
The Evangelical Church has recently made more progress in recognizing sexual diversity, while the Roman Catholic Church officially regarded living homosexuality as sin. Despite Pope Francis' support for same -sex couple blessings, the path to complete equality remains stony.
The debate about queer topics in the church is not just a local argument in Cologne, but reflects what is discussed in many Christian communities in the 21st century: the question of acceptance and place of queer people in a belief that actually wants to offer everyone the same love. As the events in Cologne show, there is growing pressure to open these questions openly and to fight for more equality.
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