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Abe F. March
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PostSubject: Church closings   Church closings EmptyMon Oct 23, 2017 12:47 am

Hundreds of churches in Germany are closing:  https://cathnews.co.nz/2013/02/19/hundreds-of-churches-in-germany-are-closing/
Poor attendance along with the lack of pastors/priests to serve the churches are on the decline. In our area one pastor/priest is required to serve churches in multiple villages causing the schedule of services to be adjusted weekly with notification where people can attend church.  Money is also a consideration to pay for the upkeep of the churches along with the salaries for the Priests/Pastors.  According to the news, more than 2000 churches (Protestant and Catholic) have closed this past year. 



I suspect that there will be an increase of Mosques, due to the influx of Migrants, that will take over the existing church facilities. Religion may become another political issue causing more division.
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PostSubject: Re: Church closings   Church closings EmptyMon Oct 23, 2017 9:42 am

I can see that happening, Abe.
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PostSubject: Re: Church closings   Church closings EmptyTue Oct 24, 2017 5:48 am

www.germany.travel/en/specials/luther/luther.html
The above website talks about the upcoming celebration of 500 years since the Reformation.


Do you think that someone will start another Reformation?
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PostSubject: Re: Church closings   Church closings EmptyThu Nov 02, 2017 11:13 am

Let's hope so, Abe
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