Lothar König: A Resilient Voice Against Extremism in Thüringen
Remembering Lothar König
Lothar König, a renowned and outspoken pastor from Germany, has died at the age of 70, as confirmed by his family. He served as the city youth pastor in Jena and was celebrated for his dedication to fighting extremism. "He was not just a pastor and father; he was a friend, a debater, a night owl who embodied hope and resilience against all odds," his family stated.
A Legacy of Courage
BORN in 1954 in what is now Nordhausen, König led the Junge Gemeinde Stadtmitte in Jena from 1990 to 2019. He was nationally recognized for his staunch opposition to right-wing extremism, suffering an injury from a brass knuckle attack in 1997 that left a permanent mark. His activism became particularly prominent in the early 2010s after participating in a protest against right-wing extremists in Dresden, which led to legal challenges.
His family's statement emphasized König's lifelong dedication to a better world, stating that he never lost hope despite challenges. "He remained a footballer, punk, and long-haired rebel, guided by an intense desire for freedom," they noted.
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