Andreas Sturm Ich Muss Raus Aus Dieser Kirche... File

While he leaves the institution, he offers suggestions for how it could change, though he admits he can no longer be the face of that struggle.

Andreas Sturm’s 2022 book, Ich muss raus aus dieser Kirche: Weil ich Mensch bleiben will (I Have to Get Out of This Church: Because I Want to Stay Human), is a raw and personal account of a high-ranking official’s departure from the Catholic Church.

Critics from Sachbuch-Couch note the rarity of seeing these issues through the eyes of someone at the very top of the hierarchy. Andreas Sturm Ich Muss Raus Aus Dieser Kirche...

He critiques the church's tendency to protect the institution over victims, noting that the "shocking results" of abuse studies broke his trust.

As the former Vicar General of Speyer, Sturm was one of Germany's most powerful church figures. His exit to join the Old Catholic Church sent shockwaves through the institution. 🗝️ Core Themes & Arguments While he leaves the institution, he offers suggestions

The subtitle reflects his main motivation—he felt he had to leave the hierarchy to "save his faith" and live with a clear conscience. 📝 Critical Reception

Sturm describes a "long process of alienation," concluding that the Roman Catholic Church is incapable of fundamental reform. He critiques the church's tendency to protect the

He highlights the church’s treatment of women and the queer community. Notably, Sturm gained national attention in 2021 for defying the Vatican by blessing same-sex couples.