(Copenhagen Post)
Parishioners withdraw state church membership over pastor’s decision to allow Iraqi asylum seekers to stay in their church
The decision by the Children and Youth pastor of Brorsons Church in the Nørrebro district to allow 60 rejected Iraqi asylum seekers to seek shelter in his church has resulted in the loss of some of the church’s congregation.
Kristeligt Dagblad newspaper reports that since Sunday, around 25 parishioners have complained to the pastor, Per Ramsdahl, about his decision, and some feel strongly enough about the issue that they have requested to leave the Church of Denmark.
‘I think I’ve given out ten membership resignation forms on Wednesday alone,’ said Ramsdahl.
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