Solothurn District Synod: Protective measures against church fraud decided!

Solothurn District Synod: Protective measures against church fraud decided!

The Solothurn District Synod has decided to take preventive measures against attempted fraud in order to protect the parishes. This decision follows a powerful case of fraud in the Aetingen-Mühledorf parish, from which valuable lessons were learned. The synod sees it as its duty to inform the parishes about the dangers of fraudulent activities and to protect them with appropriate insurance. This represents an important step in maintaining the integrity and security within communities such as Solothurn newspaper reported.

In addition to combating fraud, the district synod plans to actively participate in an ecumenical teaching commission. The aim of this commission is to respond adequately to the changing requirements in religious education. This indicates a commitment that goes beyond just protecting against fraud and is also concerned with future education within the churches.

Importance of financial equalization

Parallel to these developments, there are efforts on the part of the Young Liberals to abolish financial equalization for legal entities. This financial equalization refers to the church tax levied on companies and companies and has far-reaching effects on the financing of church and social services in the canton of Solothurn. The Roman Catholic, Evangelical Reformed and Christian Catholic regional churches emphasize the need for these funds to maintain various social services.

Areas supported by the regional churches include hospital pastoral care, prison pastoral care and support for institutions such as children's homes and the Dargebote Hand. These services rely on the financial resources of financial equalization in order to provide their important services to society. The regional churches point out that all residents in the canton of Solothurn benefit from these offers and that those interested should therefore view the abolition of financial equalization as a threat to social welfare, as stated on the website Solothurn District Synod is explained.

Resistance to planned abolition

The regional churches agree and will take active action against the abolition of financial equalization. The presidiums of the synods, represented by Ruedi Köhli, Urs Umbricht, Evelyn Borer and Erika Schranz, are committed to maintaining this financial support and argue that companies should have a responsibility towards social welfare and ethical education.

In summary, it can be seen that the district synod not only responds to internal challenges, but is also actively involved in shaping a fairer and socially responsible infrastructure in the canton of Solothurn. These developments will have a significant impact on both church structures and social services in the region.