“Of course we go along with it”

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"Our cross has no hooks" – together the Christian churches presented their action © Jann-Jakob Loos (DR)

Under the motto "Our cross has no hooks" the Christian churches participate in the actions in Cologne. From the AfD comes sharp criticism of the protest of the churches. our site documents the reactions of Cologne church representatives.

Monsignor Robert Kleine (Cologne city dean): I think it's a great sign that everyone standing here in the square – different parties and social groups, as well as the churches of different religions – is saying that we respect each other and that tolerance defines this city and the entire society in our country. One can and must also argue politically, but only with words and fairly. There must be no exclusion, no discrimination and above all no racism. In the party, which is holding its federal party conference at the moment, there are always snubs for anti-Semitism and racism. We say that this must not be. We must oppose this. Of course, we also want to open the eyes of sympathizers and show how beautiful colorful diversity is. That we as churches participate in this was a matter of course.

On this day, the people of Cologne show that they don't want to let a party take their city away from them. They show what they actually stand for 365 days a year. It is quite clear, however, that this must be non-violent. The AfD has a right to meet, there should be no blockade, but you can express your opinion. Therefore, non-violent demonstrations and rallies may and must be.

I can actually only hope that people slowly feel that the AfD are pied pipers and that cheap polemics are sprayed without the party offering solutions. Thank goodness it looks like the approval rating for the party has dropped to around eight percent. As a church, we must look at where human rights and human dignity are being attacked. In my eyes, this is the case with the party, as it often violates boundaries. Perhaps these are isolated voices, but they are not being properly addressed. Therefore, this is not an alternative, but a dead end. I personally, but also as a representative of the church, try to make it clear to the voters of this party that they are backing the wrong horse. This is not something that is sustainable, but something that sows discord and is not conducive to democracy as a whole.

At the AfD party conference, a board member called on members to leave the churches. Instead of calling for people to leave the churches, the self-appointed saviors of the Christian West would have done better to look at the Bible: "Inasmuch as ye have done it unto the least of these my sisters and brothers, ye have done it unto me."

Hannelore Bartscherer (Chairwoman of the Catholic Committee of the City of Cologne): Before the upcoming state elections and, ultimately, before the federal elections this year, it is important to position ourselves for the society in which the rights of all people in this country are respected, the sexes are equal, and the weak and those in need of help are naturally protected, supported and assisted by us. Our neighbors are those who need help. This is our faith. We cannot close our eyes to what is there for everyone to see today. We can't later say we didn't know about anything. We stand together for the responsibility we have for a just city, for a just country and for a better world, wherever we are.
Rolf Domning (City Superindentendt Evangelical Church Association Cologne and Region): I think it's great that we as Christian churches have agreed on this motto and are sending out a clear signal. This strengthens us and each other. We now get a lot of hostility, but together we can bear it well.

The AfD is trying to push us into a certain corner. I think they should think about individual points of their party program – especially with regard to Islam. This does not correspond to my reality of life and the AfD will not come into the middle of society with it. Because the middle of society has encounter with Muslims and knows that they are people like you and me. Our society must hold together and it must remain colorful. This is my appeal.

Rebea Muller (Liberal Muslim Alliance): I would like to emphasize first of all that the half moon also has no hooks. I think that especially in Cologne, where we have a Council of Religions that has been working together successfully for many years, we have learned to get along with each other and to discuss things with respect. I believe in keeping this respect – even if we sometimes have very different opinions. I see this as more of a problem with the AfD. The fact that I am standing here, together with my Jewish friend, among others, shows very clearly that not only Muslims, but also Islam belongs in Cologne. Cologne will produce its own Islam, that of a liberal and cosmopolitan thinking.
Dr. Gesa Biffio (Chairwoman of the Jewish Liberal Community of Cologne): Of course, the Star of David has no hooks. Of course, we are extremely sensitized to the racist and anti-Semitic slogans of the AfD. I have just come from our service, which we celebrate on Saturdays, to say how proud and happy we are to be part of the diversity of this city and also of the Council of Religions.

Once again: the dispute between the Catholic Church and the Irish government has reached a new climax. A bill by Attorney General Alan Shatter provides the latest tightening up.

Under politician's plan, clergy must in future report any suspicion of child abuse to police, even if knowledge of it was gained in confession. Priests to face up to five years in prison for non-compliance.

Since the release of the investigative report into abuse cases in the Diocese of Cloyne on 13. July, church-state relations in Catholic Ireland are at an all-time low. The Cloyne report examined allegations against 19 clergy members made between 1996 and 2009. With the exception of two cases, the events took place between 1930 and 1990. The report criticized the fact that the majority of abuse cases were not reported to civilian authorities. On the very day of publication, Shatter introduced his bill.

Primate defends seal of confession
Conservative Prime Minister Enda Kenny also reacted: shortly after the publication of the report, he criticized the Vatican in unusually sharp words in a speech to parliament. Church-state relations in Ireland 'may not be the same' after revelations, Kenny says. Among other things, the politician accused the Vatican of letting the prosecution of crimes in Ireland go nowhere until 2008. He said the "raping and torturing of children has been downplayed" in order to save the institution's reputation.

In the diplomatic crisis that followed, Shatter's bill was all but forgotten until the Irish Catholic primate, Cardinal Sean Brady, defended the seal of confession in strong terms in a homily last Sunday.

In it, Brady stressed the importance of the "sacred and guarded" rite of confession. Any proposal that undermines the sanctity of the seal of confession is against "the right of every Catholic to freedom of religion and conscience". Monday, the Vatican voiced its support for Cardinal. "The Catholic Church in no way renounces the seal of confession," Vatican deputy spokesman Ciro Benedettini stressed.

The Irish Department of Justice reacted promptly: On the same day, a spokeswoman said the planned law would be implemented without regard to "internal rules of religious groups". The government is determined to pass the bill as early as the next legislative session, he said. "Precisely because so many suspected cases went unreported in the past, sex offenders were lulled into a sense of security and thus encouraged even more to continue abusing children," the spokesperson said.

"More likely to go to jail"
Irish Family Affairs Minister Frances Fitzgerald also reiterated to public broadcaster RTE that she intends to enforce the new mandatory reporting of suspected abuse in all organizations that work with children. Fitzgerald had already explicitly stated in July that mandatory reporting should not stop at the confessional.

The plans threaten to exacerbate the crisis between the Catholic Church and the Irish government. A priest from Londonderry in Northern Ireland, Paddy O "Kane, told the Belfast Telegraph on Tuesday that the island's Catholic clergy would rather go to prison than break the seal of confession.

"Of course, the protection of children must be ensured, but without the recognition of the special relationship of trust between priest and confessor, a clergyman can no longer properly exercise his ministry," he said. Unlike Republican Ireland, the seal of confession is respected throughout the world, O "Kane said. Fortunately, even in his Northern Ireland diocese, which falls under British law, he said.

Stains on the car seats are usually inevitable in the long run. But how can you clean car seats? What is better home remedy or the chemical club? Here we explain the best way to clean your car seats and what to look out for in leather, imitation leather and upholstered seats.

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Your car shines on the outside, but inside you have to deal with nasty stains? Cleaning the car seats regularly and thoroughly not only increases the comfort factor in the car, but also has a positive effect on the value retention of your car. To achieve satisfactory results in interior care, you don’t have to get out the chemical mace right away! With a targeted use of conventional home remedies, a large part of the stains can be removed. We explain to you here how to do it!

Leather, imitation leather or upholstery: how to clean car seats properly

Which home remedies you can and may use to clean the car seats depends mainly on the seat covers. Leather seats require different care than synthetic leather seats or upholstered seats. Before working on individual stains, you should remove dust particles and coarse dirt from all surfaces – regardless of the material – with a vacuum cleaner, by brushing gently or with a slightly damp cloth. Pay particular attention to dirt that collects in crevices or at seams. Before using home remedies or chemical cleaning agents, we always advise you to try them out on small areas of your seat that are out of sight.

Cleaning leather car seats

Regular care is especially important for leather seats to prevent the material from becoming cracked or brittle. relatively easy-care smooth leather is usually used in vehicles. To remove stains, it is usually sufficient to dissolve a little washing-up liquid or kitchen vinegar in lukewarm water and clean the affected areas with a soft, non-fluffy microfiber cloth using gentle, circular motions. To deep clean the seats, you can gently massage in water mixed with vinegar and a tablespoon of linseed oil with a brush. As a general rule: less (water) is more. Be careful to avoid leaving wetness behind. For drying, it is advisable to use an additional lint-free cloth.

Leather care with common household greases

After removing the stains, you have the option of treating and polishing the leather with various agents. Popular household products include nivea cream, baby lotion or saddle grease. Even colorless shoe cream not only has a greasing effect, but also helps to remove stains. Use a soft sponge or polishing cloth to massage the care products into the leather. After a short exposure time, excess grease can be removed with a dry cloth. To avoid cracks in the leather, we recommend that you treat the leather seats thoroughly at least twice a year.

For leatherette seats, damp baby wipes and lukewarm water with a small amount of dissolved mild detergent are popular cleaners and maintenance agents.

Seats covered with alcantara material should be treated as normal upholstered seats. Alcantara is not – as is often assumed – suede, but a synthetic fabric.

Cleaning fabric upholstery car seats

An effective home remedy for combating water or grease stains on fabric upholstery is shaving cream. Simply apply the shaving foam to the affected areas and leave it on for about half an hour before dabbing off the residue with a slightly damp, clean cloth.

Vinegar, lemon, baking soda as home remedies

Vinegar water is suitable for treating stains not only on leather and leatherette seats, but also on fabric seats. Dab on some liquid and after a few minutes, gently wipe surfaces with a cloth. Alternatives for odor-sensitive drivers are lemon water or sodium bicarbonate powder. Residue or wreaths on the seats that may not be from water or greasy substances, but are caused by lime or sugar, can usually be dealt with by spraying on icing spray.

Remedies for heavier soiling and gum residues

For a more extensive upholstery wash, you can spray the seats with a spray bottle. Fill the bottle with distilled or warm water and add about one tablespoon of detergent and one tablespoon of fabric softener. Rub a small amount of the mixture into the upholstery with a cloth.

For chewing gum residues, commercial silicone remover from the hardware store is considered an effective miracle cure for getting rid of the sticky annoyances without changing the color of the upholstery. Apply the substance and remove the chewing gum z. B. Clean with the back of a knife. Brake cleaner can help with oil stains. Spray the cleaner onto a cloth and wipe over the affected area.

Five good tips for interior care

Regardless of the material of the upholstery, it helps to follow some basic principles when cleaning your car seats:

While cleaning and drying, apply gentle circular movements to the affected areas. Apply aids such as shaving cream by blotting. Avoid strong scrubbing, rubbing or scouring, as too much pressure will not only destroy the material surfaces, but can also cause discoloration.
if possible, carry out the cleaning work on a dry day. Open the car doors to allow the air inside the car to circulate. It is important that damp spots dry away completely to prevent new stains or mold from forming. For this reason, plan enough time when you clean your car seats.
For water, but also for all household products, the following applies: less is more. Use the smallest possible amount of liquids for the care work.
Try out the cleaning agents on small areas and wait to see how the material reacts before tackling more extensive care. if possible, do not use cleaning agents with a high pH value.
you have removed stains, but your car smells unpleasant? read here how you can remove odors from the interior.

Protecting seats with covers

Especially with children on board or animals in the luggage compartment, but also on vacation trips as well as during transport journeys, stains on the car seats are often difficult to avoid. Blankets or special protective covers can help to absorb liquids. As with clothing or furniture, the same applies when cleaning car seats: react promptly and do not allow soiling to soak in over a longer period of time. For initial damage control, it makes sense to carry gentle cleaning cloths in your car.

You can also find more tips on car care here with us:

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