Can a Muslim belong to the Church of Sweden?

19-01-2023

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Can a Muslim belong to the Church of Sweden?

The proposed party leader of the Swedish Centre Party is both a Muslim and a member of the Church of Sweden. How is that possible? That question causes a heated debate in the Scandinavian country.

Secular values have gained influence in a large number of Swedish churches. The Church of Sweden is leading the way around left-wing themes. Photo AFP, Pontus Lundahl

Secular Sweden as a blueprint for Europe

Sweden is one of the least religious countries on the planet. According to researcher Per Ewert, social democracy has had a major role in this. The consequences, he says, are clear: great loneliness and rising crime rates.

A Sami man from the Vilhelmina Norra Sameby, prepares to catch a reindeer calf for labelling on October 27, 2016. Photo Jonathan Nacktstrand

Church of Sweden makes official apology to Sami

During a special service on Wednesday, the Church of Sweden made an official apology to the Sami, the indigenous inhabitants of Sweden. The service was held at the end of the General Synod.

Church of Sweden open to listen to "polyamory" during Pride month

The Church of Sweden in Malmö wants to listen to stories of "polyamory." According to its leadership, this is necessary to fulfil its mission of "reconciling diversity." However, not everybody in Sweden agrees.

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