NorwaySamfunn 26 · Norway and society
What does freedom of religion mean in Norway?
In the exam (Norwegian)
Hva betyr religionsfrihet i Norge?
- aEveryone can choose for themselves what to believe in, or not to believe.Alle kan selv velge hva de vil tro på, eller å ikke tro.Correct answer
- bEveryone must be a member of a religious community that the state has approved.Alle må være medlem av et trossamfunn som staten har godkjent.
- cOnly members of the Church of Norway can hold religious services.Bare medlemmer av Den norske kirke kan holde gudstjenester.
Why?
The Constitution (Grunnloven) says that everyone who lives in Norway can practise their religion freely. Each person decides for themselves whether to believe and what to believe in, and can also change their faith.
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Hvilken retning innen kristendommen tilhører Den norske kirke? — Den evangelisk-lutherske
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Hva skjedde med Den norske kirke i 2017? — Den ble et eget rettssubjekt og ikke lenger en del av statsforvaltningen.
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What does the Constitution (Grunnloven) say about the Church of Norway (Den norske kirke) today?Correct answer:It is Norway’s people’s church and receives support from the state.
Hva sier Grunnloven om Den norske kirke i dag? — Den er Norges folkekirke og får støtte fra staten.
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Can religious and belief communities (tros- og livssynssamfunn) other than the Church of Norway receive money from the state?Correct answer:Yes, if they are registered, they can receive grants according to their number of members.
Kan andre tros- og livssynssamfunn enn Den norske kirke få penger fra staten? — Ja, hvis de er registrert, kan de få tilskudd etter antall medlemmer.
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