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Hendrikse grew up in a non-religious family in the [[Alblasserwaard]]; his father was a veterinary surgeon. He went to school in [[Gorinchem]] and studied in [[Nyenrode Business University|Nyenrode]] (1968-1971) and [[Michigan State University]] (1971-1972). Between 1972 and 1983 he worked for [[Xerox]]. After becoming interested in religion, he studied theology at the [[Utrecht University]] between 1977 and 1983, before becoming a preacher. |
Hendrikse grew up in a non-religious family in the [[Alblasserwaard]]; his father was a veterinary surgeon. He went to school in [[Gorinchem]] and studied in [[Nyenrode Business University|Nyenrode]] (1968-1971) and [[Michigan State University]] (1971-1972). Between 1972 and 1983 he worked for [[Xerox]]. After becoming interested in religion, he studied theology at the [[Utrecht University]] between 1977 and 1983, before becoming a preacher. |
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He achieved national fame as the 'atheist pastor', after he stated in a number of newspapers, including ''[[Trouw]]'' and ''[[Volkskrant]]'', that he did not believe in God's literal existence but as something that 'happens.' His comments caused outrage both within the [[Protestant Church in the Netherlands|Protestant Church]] and outside.<ref>[http://www.trouw.nl/opinie/letter-en-geest/article1259789.ece Klaas Hendrikse / De atheïstische dominee spreekt], Klaas Hendrikse, [[ |
He achieved national fame as the 'atheist pastor', after he stated in a number of newspapers, including ''[[Trouw]]'' and ''[[Volkskrant]]'', that he did not believe in God's literal existence but as something that 'happens.' His comments caused outrage both within the [[Protestant Church in the Netherlands|Protestant Church]] and outside.<ref>[http://www.trouw.nl/opinie/letter-en-geest/article1259789.ece Klaas Hendrikse / De atheïstische dominee spreekt], Klaas Hendrikse, [[Trouw]], 3 November 2006</ref><ref>[http://www.nd.nl/document.aspx?document=nd_artikel&vorigDocument=&id=102773 De andere werkelijkheid van Klaas Hendrikse], [[Nederlands Dagblad]], 1 November 2007</ref><ref>[http://www.kerknieuws.nl/nieuws.asp?1=1&oId=12220 PKN-leiding wil geen publiek debat met atheïstische dominee], IKON, 17 December 2007</ref><ref>[http://www.staatgeschreven.nl/2011/10/20/klaas-hendrikse-god-bestaat-niet-en-jezus-is-zijn-zoon/ Boekrecensie Klaas Hendrikse / God bestaat niet en Jezus is zijn zoon], Staat Geschreven, 20 October 2011</ref> Hendrikse later said that he did not consider himself to be an atheist, but tries to stay close to atheism in his choice of words and away from the 'jargon of the church.'<ref>http://old.richarddawkins.net/discussions/644331-interview-with-atheist-dutch-reverend</ref> |
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The Church considered at first taking disciplinary action against Hendrikse, but dropped the case in 2009. The authorities stated that such a case would merely result in 'a protracted discussion about the meanings of words that in the end will produce little clarity.'<ref>http://www.eni.ch/featured/article.php?id=2861</ref> Hendrikse has said that he would 'rather remain as a louse in the fur of the PKN' than leave and form his own religious community.<ref>http://old.richarddawkins.net/discussions/644331-interview-with-atheist-dutch-reverend</ref> |
The Church considered at first taking disciplinary action against Hendrikse, but dropped the case in 2009. The authorities stated that such a case would merely result in 'a protracted discussion about the meanings of words that in the end will produce little clarity.'<ref>http://www.eni.ch/featured/article.php?id=2861</ref> Hendrikse has said that he would 'rather remain as a louse in the fur of the PKN' than leave and form his own religious community.<ref>http://old.richarddawkins.net/discussions/644331-interview-with-atheist-dutch-reverend</ref> |
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*''Believing in a God that does not exist: the manifesto of an atheist pastor.'' (2007} |
*''Believing in a God that does not exist: the manifesto of an atheist pastor.'' (2007} |
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*''God does not exist and Jesus is his son.'' (2011) |
*''God does not exist and Jesus is his son.'' (2011) |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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*[[Protestant Church of the Netherlands]] |
*[[Protestant Church of the Netherlands]] |
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Revision as of 17:36, 29 December 2012
Klaas Hendrikse (born 1947 in Groot-Ammers) is a pastor of the Protestant Church in the Netherlands, who is famous for declaring that he 'believes in a God who does not exist.' He is known in the Netherlands as 'de atheïstische dominee' (the atheist pastor).
Life and career
Hendrikse grew up in a non-religious family in the Alblasserwaard; his father was a veterinary surgeon. He went to school in Gorinchem and studied in Nyenrode (1968-1971) and Michigan State University (1971-1972). Between 1972 and 1983 he worked for Xerox. After becoming interested in religion, he studied theology at the Utrecht University between 1977 and 1983, before becoming a preacher.
He achieved national fame as the 'atheist pastor', after he stated in a number of newspapers, including Trouw and Volkskrant, that he did not believe in God's literal existence but as something that 'happens.' His comments caused outrage both within the Protestant Church and outside.[1][2][3][4] Hendrikse later said that he did not consider himself to be an atheist, but tries to stay close to atheism in his choice of words and away from the 'jargon of the church.'[5]
The Church considered at first taking disciplinary action against Hendrikse, but dropped the case in 2009. The authorities stated that such a case would merely result in 'a protracted discussion about the meanings of words that in the end will produce little clarity.'[6] Hendrikse has said that he would 'rather remain as a louse in the fur of the PKN' than leave and form his own religious community.[7]
Hendrikse features in the novel Artush and Zaur, by Ali Akbar, in which he performs a wedding ceremony for the homosexual protagonists.
Books
- Believing in a God that does not exist: the manifesto of an atheist pastor. (2007}
- God does not exist and Jesus is his son. (2011)
See also
References
- ^ Klaas Hendrikse / De atheïstische dominee spreekt, Klaas Hendrikse, Trouw, 3 November 2006
- ^ De andere werkelijkheid van Klaas Hendrikse, Nederlands Dagblad, 1 November 2007
- ^ PKN-leiding wil geen publiek debat met atheïstische dominee, IKON, 17 December 2007
- ^ Boekrecensie Klaas Hendrikse / God bestaat niet en Jezus is zijn zoon, Staat Geschreven, 20 October 2011
- ^ http://old.richarddawkins.net/discussions/644331-interview-with-atheist-dutch-reverend
- ^ http://www.eni.ch/featured/article.php?id=2861
- ^ http://old.richarddawkins.net/discussions/644331-interview-with-atheist-dutch-reverend