Lutheran priest suspended after claiming God, eternal life don't exist

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In summary, Thorkild Grosboel, a Lutheran priest in Denmark, has been suspended for his controversial remarks denying the existence of God and eternal life. This has caused confusion among church leaders in the predominantly Lutheran country.
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Thorkild Grosboel is accused of sowing confusion

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COPENHAGEN, Denmark -- A Lutheran priest was suspended today after his remarks that God doesn't exist and there is no eternal life rankled many of his peers in Denmark's state church.

Thorkild Grosboel, the pastor of Taarbaek, a town of 51,000 just north of the capital, Copenhagen, said in a recent interview that ``there is no heavenly God, there is no eternal life, there is no resurrection.''

The claims have mystified church leaders in the Scandinavian country of 5.3 million, where about 85 percent of the population belongs to the state Evangelical Lutheran Church, yet just 5 percent attend church services regularly.
 
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that damn satan is up to no good again!
 
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what do you mean ?[?]
 
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i was sarcastically inplying that 'satan' had taken over these priests and forced them to denounce their faith. god! you take the fun out of everything!
 

1. What led to the suspension of the Lutheran priest?

The Lutheran priest was suspended after making controversial statements during a sermon in which he claimed that God and eternal life do not exist.

2. Is this a common belief among Lutheran priests?

No, this belief is not common among Lutheran priests. The Lutheran Church's official doctrine includes belief in God and eternal life.

3. What is the Lutheran Church's stance on the existence of God and eternal life?

The Lutheran Church believes in the existence of God as the creator and sustainer of the universe. They also believe in the promise of eternal life through faith in Jesus Christ.

4. Can a Lutheran priest be suspended for expressing their personal beliefs?

In this case, the priest was suspended for contradicting the official doctrine of the Lutheran Church. While priests are encouraged to have their own personal beliefs, they are expected to adhere to the teachings of their church.

5. Will the priest face any consequences for their actions?

It is unclear what specific consequences the priest will face, as this will ultimately be determined by their church leaders. However, it is possible that the priest may face disciplinary action or even lose their position as a Lutheran priest.

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