German Bishops' Conference (DBK) Queer Commissioner warns against patriarchy and "tradiwives"
Has the Church betrayed its own message for centuries? Auxiliary Bishop Ludger Schepers warns against "tradwives" and emphasizes that sexual diversity is "not a modern construct." The "tradwives" trend, prevalent on social media, is considered a problem for freedom and equality by Auxiliary Bishop Ludger Schepers. The German Bishops' Conference's (DBK) queer commissioner, Ludger Schepers, considers a return to traditional gender roles a "dead end." The auxiliary bishop of Essen calls for a change of course by the Catholic Church on gender issues. This was reported by the Catholic News Agency (KNA). The Church has not only tolerated but actively promoted patriarchal structures for centuries, Schepers explained. This view of humanity has nothing to do with the Christian faith but serves power interests. Anyone who clings to it "betrays its own message." The Church must take a clear stance and cannot accept discrimination. More pro...
