AustriaDemokratie 12 · Democracy and the Republic's core principles
Which statement about state and religion in Austria is true?
In the exam (German)
Welche Aussage über Staat und Religion in Österreich ist richtig?
- aThe Catholic Church is the state religion; other religions are only tolerated.Die katholische Kirche ist Staatsreligion, andere Religionen sind nur geduldet.
- bFor members of a recognised religious society, its religious rules apply in family matters instead of the state's laws.Für Mitglieder einer anerkannten Religionsgesellschaft gelten in Familiensachen deren religiöse Regeln statt der staatlichen Gesetze.
- cEveryone who lives in Austria must belong to a religious community.Alle Menschen, die in Österreich leben, müssen einer Religionsgemeinschaft angehören.
- dThere is no state religion, and the state's laws apply to everyone, whatever their religion.Es gibt keine Staatsreligion, und die staatlichen Gesetze gelten für alle, egal welcher Religion.Correct answer
Why?
Austria has no state religion, and nobody has to belong to a religion. Churches and religious societies recognised by law do have a special status and may manage their own affairs, but the state's laws apply to all people, whatever their religion.
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