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flag Greenland's Lutheran Church, central to Inuit identity, faces revival of pre-Christian traditions among youth.

flag Ninety percent of Greenland's 57,000 predominantly Inuit residents are Lutheran, a tradition dating back over 300 years to when a Danish missionary introduced Christianity. flag Despite the harsh Arctic climate, 17 parishes across the island maintain the church's presence. flag While the Lutheran Church remains a vital part of national identity, younger generations are reviving pre-Christian shamanistic traditions to reclaim Inuit heritage. flag The church separated from Denmark's in 2009 and is now funded by Greenland's government.

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