NorwaySamfunn 28 · Norway and society
What happened to the Church of Norway (Den norske kirke) in 2017?
In the exam (Norwegian)
Hva skjedde med Den norske kirke i 2017?
- aIt was merged with the other churches and religious communities in Norway.Den ble slått sammen med de andre kirkene og trossamfunnene i Norge.
- bThe king became the head of the church and was given responsibility for all the priests.Kongen ble kirkens øverste leder og fikk ansvar for alle prestene.
- cIt became a separate legal entity and was no longer part of the state administration.Den ble et eget rettssubjekt og ikke lenger en del av statsforvaltningen.Correct answer
Why?
Since 1 January 2017, the Church of Norway has been a separate legal entity and no longer part of the state administration. The people who work in the church are no longer employed by the state. The church is still mentioned in the Constitution (Grunnloven) and still receives support from the state.
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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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Which religion has the most followers in Norway after Christianity?Correct answer:Islam
Hvilken religion har flest tilhengere i Norge etter kristendommen? — Islam
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What is the Norwegian Humanist Association (Human-Etisk Forbund)?Correct answer:A belief community without faith in a god.
Hva er Human-Etisk Forbund? — Et livssynssamfunn uten tro på en gud.
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