NorwaySamfunn 32 · Norway and society
What is the Norwegian Humanist Association (Human-Etisk Forbund)?
In the exam (Norwegian)
Hva er Human-Etisk Forbund?
- aA group in the Church of Norway that works with ethics.En gruppe i Den norske kirke som arbeider med etikk.
- bA belief community without faith in a god.Et livssynssamfunn uten tro på en gud.Correct answer
- cA political party that has seats in the Storting.Et politisk parti som har plasser på Stortinget.
Why?
The Norwegian Humanist Association is a belief community (livssynssamfunn), not a religious community (trossamfunn). It is based on a humanist view of life without faith in a god, and offers, among other things, humanist confirmation, naming ceremonies, weddings and funerals.
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