Even the church sometimes only sees the speck in the eye of others, but not the log in their own.
She is not a participant in a competition for the most members, for the biggest bang.
Of course, a church congregation can make its premises available for the wedding of a prominent politician like Lindner, even if he and his wife have resigned from a church.
But even the evangelical church is not an event manager who should prostitute itself for everything and everyone.
Yes, it has to be there for everyone, especially in times of need;
must take care of the next one without looking at the person.
She must not refuse when a suffering person knocks on the door.
Pastoral care also applies to those who do not belong to their (own) church, regardless of whether they have left it.
There is also a lot going on here, often out of the public spotlight.
But the church is not an organizer of "Love Island" that rents out its locations for social reasons.
And if she does, then she shouldn't be surprised that many shake their heads.
It is strange enough when the church sees itself as a political and moral actor and, as it were, pursues its own foreign policy.
At least there is an attempt to live the faith in everyday life.
The church, on the other hand, is only hollow as a backdrop.
She abolishes herself and doesn't realize it.