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It was almost enough: The concentrated power of the churches, united in all denominations and in tune with allied Christian NGOs, fueled the campaign for the corporate responsibility initiative, and it failed last weekend because of the number of positions alone.
Houses of worship were adorned with orange “Kovi” flags, and the websites of the church’s coordinating organizations were littered with publicity material for the referendum.
Anyone who fights so hard for human rights in the Third World, you have to think, also has something to say when something is happening on the domestic front in terms of human rights.
On Tuesday, December 1, something historic happened in the Federal Palace. After the National Council, the Council of States also approved marriage for all. The details are still being negotiated in parliament, but for gays and lesbians in Switzerland an important milestone has been reached on the road to full social equality. The decision is also an important sign for the many countries where homosexuals are still discriminated against and harassed.
Little or nothing can now be heard from these church organizations that have fought so enthusiastically for justice in the banana plantations and copper mines of the global periphery.
Although close! “Marriage for all” underway(02:10)
Catholics push
As is well known, the Swiss Bishops’ Conference rejects same-sex marriage; Instead of going straight to the point and entering the debate with a clear position, the Catholic umbrella organization released a statement yesterday. It speaks of “delicate and complex issues”, of “public appreciation of mutual feelings”, of children’s rights and of the rejection of reproductive medicine that is practiced today. The reader has to fight word clouds. After some rambling, the bishops come to the conclusion that “the SBK cannot speak in favor of marriage for all.”
Senders’ fear of the prevailing zeitgeist cannot be ignored. It stands to reason that you don’t want to jeopardize the sympathies you just won. Furthermore, diocesan leaders are probably busy with the Chur bishopric debacle.
The Federation of Evangelical Churches advocates for same-sex marriage at the civil law level
The Reformed Protestant churches in Switzerland are also under the impression that after the voting campaign for the group’s initiative, the batteries must first be recharged. One is currently busy with the Corona concept for Christmas services, it is said on request. In addition, on December 10, Human Rights Day is approaching (slogan: “Human rights and the environment”).
A spokeswoman then referred to a press release last year in which the Federation of Evangelical Churches of Switzerland advocated opening marriage to same-sex couples at the civil law level. At the moment there is nothing more to say.
This ecclesiastical withdrawal from intimacy has a conciliatory blow: As both denominations plummet, opponents of gay marriage and the gay movement are united in the fate of not being able to count on divine support.
