Klaas Hendrikse
Klaas Hendrikse (born September 1, 1947 in Groot-Ammers , † June 26, 2018 in Middelburg ) was a Dutch preacher of the Protestant Church in the Netherlands . He made for fame as the "atheistic pastor" ("atheistic dominee").
Life
Hendrikse studied at Nyenrode University of Economics (1968–1970) and Michigan State University (1971–1972). From 1972-1983 he worked for Xerox . He was interested in religion, so that he studied theology at the Rijksuniversiteit Utrecht from 1977 to 1983 and became a preacher. In 2006 he attracted attention in the Dutch media with his confession that he did not believe in a personalized God. In 2007 a book was published in which he expressed his view.
Work (selection)
- Geloven in een God die niet bestaat. Manifest van een atheistic dominee ( Belief in a God who does not exist. Manifesto of an atheistic pastor , 2007), ISBN 978-90-468-0308-0 ; German translation: Belief in a God who does not exist. Manifesto of an Atheist Pastor ISBN 978-3-290-17663-1
- God bestaat niet en Jezus is zijn zoon ( There is no God and Jesus is his Son , 2011), ISBN 978-90-468-1134-4
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| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Hendrikse, Klaas |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Dutch preacher and author |
| DATE OF BIRTH | September 1, 1947 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Groot-Ammers |
| DATE OF DEATH | June 26, 2018 |
| Place of death | Middelburg |