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Synodalist who wants to unf†ck the Church spoke out in 2023. Why should such laypeople have any authority in the Church?

Pictured is Lukas Nusser, Germany's youngest Synodalist and activist in the German Catholic Youth.  He has an unsophisticated and scandalous approach to ecclesiology- see below- followed by an article in which his views are presented.   

Why is this young man given any authority over the teaching of Faith and Morals in the Catholic Church via the Synodal Path? 


Lukas Nusser speaks again on the Synodal Path at the Ackermann Community's Zoom Meeting

Since April 2020, the Ackermann Community has been holding its monthly cultural and thematic Zoom meetings, now on the first Tuesday of each month at 8:15 p.m. Several topics have emerged as recurring themes: naturally, given its specific nature, the German-Czech relationship and its political background. But also—and this was the focus of the most recent Zoom meeting on July 4—the Synodal Path, specifically the topic "A Special Path in the Catholic Church in Germany: Synodal Path, Synodal Committee, Synodal Council." Forty-eight participants followed the presentation by Synodal Member Lukas Nusser on their computers. Nusser, one of the youngest members of the Synodal Path, had already participated in the Ackermann Community's Zoom meeting in October 2021.

Moderator Rainer Karlitschek also pointed this out – and referred to the very first Zoom meeting on this topic with Prof. Dr. Thomas Sternberg, the then-President of the Central Committee of German Catholics. Karlitschek briefly introduced the young man from the Black Forest, who was studying law in Mannheim, and mentioned that Nusser and his position had also been featured in the ZDF series “37 Degrees.” The discussion then turned to the latest developments since autumn 2021 and the current status of the Synodal Path.

Nusser explained that the Synodal Path had reached a preliminary conclusion with the fifth Synodal Assembly from March 9 to 11. However, some open questions and issues still needed to be clarified – in a Synodal Committee: unresolved topics and inquiries, preparation for the Synodal Council, and clarification of synodality. The foundational texts "Power and Separation of Powers in the Church – Shared Participation in the Mission," "Women in Ministries and Offices in the Church," and "Priestly Existence Today" were adopted. The foundational text of the forum "Living in Successful Relationships – Living Love in Sexuality and Partnership" did not receive a majority. In addition, several action texts were adopted, intended to serve as a basis for pastoral practice. These include, for example, a preaching order for qualified laypeople and for blessing ceremonies for two people in love. Nusser questioned the extent to which the texts could then be implemented in the individual dioceses, citing his home diocese of Freiburg, where "nothing has been implemented so far." "Implementation is not the responsibility of the Synodal Assembly, but rather of the incumbent local bishop or the deans," the student clarified.

Nusser also offered some criticism of bishops who did not participate in the discussions during the three-year Synodal Path process. “We will only achieve change if the strategy of accountability changes,” Nusser demanded, referring to greater responsibility on the part of the “people of God.” Currently, the financing of the Synodal Committee has failed due to the veto of four bishops, and alternative models are being considered. Nusser views the Vatican’s invitation to a meeting with mixed feelings, as he believes “Rome chooses with whom and about what is discussed.” In practical work, the primary focus is on minimizing the risk factors for sexualized violence. This requires changes at the structural level – and thus also concerns matters of faith and the understanding of the Church. From this context, consequences for pastoral practice will arise everywhere, at all levels – right down to the local parish.

In his three years of participation in the Synodal Path, Nusser has learned above all “to recognize powerlessness where my responsibility ends. Where I live and work, I participate and assume responsibility,” he clarified. Furthermore, bishops sometimes lack an understanding of the realities. Therefore, he expressed his desire for “a Church that reflects reality.”

In the subsequent discussion and Q&A session, Professor Barbara Krause noted that many of the topics addressed by the Synodal Path resonate with global interest—including the question of women's participation in the Church. “Turning a blind eye is unworthy of a Christian. Clericalism facilitates and enables abuse,” Krause stated unequivocally. “The Synodal Path has strayed from its original content,” commented Professor Bernhard Dick, expressing slight doubts as to whether dismantling hierarchical structures would also curb abuse. Dr. Otfrid Pustejovsky brought up the dogma of Papal Infallibility (First Vatican Council, 1870) as “the beginning of a misinterpretation of Church doctrine,” as well as the rigidly structured worship services and the experiences and practices of the clandestine church in Czechoslovakia over many years. Werner Honal was interested in alternatives to the Synodal Council and, subsequently, in financing. In a further statement, Prof. Dr. Barbara Krause described sexual and spiritual abuse by priests as "an appalling act, an abuse of the Gospel".

Finally, Lukas Nusser summed up his three years: "The Synodal Path gives me courage; I have met many inspiring people. I am enthusiastic about religious, lay people and bishops. But I also see where the path reaches its limits. So it is important to have a realistic picture of the Church."

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