NorwaySamfunn 29 · Norway and society
What does the Constitution (Grunnloven) say about the Church of Norway (Den norske kirke) today?
In the exam (Norwegian)
Hva sier Grunnloven om Den norske kirke i dag?
- aIt is Norway’s people’s church and receives support from the state.Den er Norges folkekirke og får støtte fra staten.Correct answer
- bIt is the state religion, and all residents must be members.Den er statsreligion, og alle innbyggere må være medlemmer.
- cIt has no special place and receives no support from the state.Den har ingen spesiell plass og får ingen støtte fra staten.
Why?
The Constitution calls the Church of Norway Norway’s people’s church (folkekirke), and the state supports it. Even so, nobody is obliged to be a member.
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