The reform movement in the Catholic Church give respect from the proposed petition against church privileges following joint statement:
It is hard to miss not mean the back into Austria for provisions governing the relationship between state and church and up to date not in all respects. A reconsideration would be appropriate, therefore, but this requires a careful and responsible common assessment of the current situation. This is also the current Concordat, which include the cooperation of the Federal Government regulates the appointment of bishops.
A referendum in which a basically negative attitude towards the Church and its work is a total expression appears, it unhelpful. But must not be forgotten that the input of churches still an irreplaceable cultural contribution, the appropriate compensation is justified and is also in other European countries. Also must not be overlooked that the churches provide a vital humanitarian and charitable service that is recognized and supported by the widest population.
For all these reasons, the reform movement distance himself from this petition. You believe, however, that steps should be a meaningful reorganization of the entire complex of relations between state and religious communities in the near future. In particular, the church would review system, which is known to be an unfortunate legacy of time to check on his fitness and proper design. For the discussion of new regulations, the reform movements are always available.
platform We Are Church - Priest without official - priest Initiative - lay initiative
(On behalf of these organizations: Maier Herbert Kohl, chairman of the lay initiative)
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