Norwegian priest: Cohabitating clergy, get married

Officially, cohabiting partners who are not married cannot become a priest in the Church of Norway. The Bishop's Conference has a resolution against cohabitation. Yet, individual bishops say that they are open to ordaining cohabiting priests.

Many years ago, the Norwegian psychologist Sissel Gran called for a divorce revolt. She expected an outcry from teenagers and young adults who live with the consequences of their parents' divorce.

In several Scandinavian countries, the debate on polyamory has been ongoing. Theologians discuss whether group marriage is reconcilable with the Christian faith. Now, also in Norway, Christians are confronted with the question.