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Sverige i fokus · chapter 12

A secular state with many religions

This chapter describes Sweden as a secular state with many religions. Freedom of religion is protected by fundamental law: everyone may practise a religion or none. The Church of Sweden was separated from the state in 2000 and is today one religious community among others. Society is religiously mixed, and religious communities can receive state support on equal terms. A secular state means public authorities are expected to stay neutral in religious matters.

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Chapter overview

Worth knowing

Facts from the chapter that come up often in the questions.

  1. 01 The Reformation in Sweden The decisive assembly met in Västerås in 1527
  2. 02 Christian Festivals as Cultural Heritage Sweden is among the world's most secular countries
  3. 03 Confirmation (Konfirmation) Lutheran rite at age 14–15.
  4. 04 Stockholm and Malmö Jewish communities today Sweden's Jewish community numbers roughly 17,000–20,000.
  5. 05 What Counts as a Faith Community Defined as an organised body for religious activity
  6. 06 Swedish Baptism (Dop) About 35% of Swedish children are baptised.
  7. 07 Church and State Part Ways in 2000 Separation took effect on 1 January 2000
  8. 08 Svenska Kyrkan (Church of Sweden) Largest Swedish religious community but no longer the state church.

10 questions

Practice questions

  1. Question 1 of 10

    What did the assembly at Uppsala in 1593 settle?

    • That monasteries would reopen
    • That the country's confession was Lutheran
    • That Latin would be used in worship
    • That the king headed the church
    Explanation

    That the country's confession was Lutheran — It ended decades of uncertainty during which one king had leaned back towards Rome.

  2. Question 2 of 10

    Which 1541 publication became the foundation of modern written Swedish?

    • The Uppsala Psalter
    • The Gustav Vasa Bible
    • The Västerås ordinance
    • Olaus Petri's chronicle
    Explanation

    The Gustav Vasa Bible — It was the first complete Bible in Swedish.

  3. Question 3 of 10

    Which of Sweden's three great annual festivals has the least Christian content today?

    • Christmas
    • Midsummer
    • Easter
    • All Saints' Day
    Explanation

    Midsummer — It centres on a leafy pole, dancing, herring and new potatoes.

  4. Question 4 of 10

    What distinctive element typically precedes the formal Swedish confirmation ceremony?

    • A pilgrimage to Uppsala
    • A year of catechism homeschooling
    • A 1–2 week summer camp
    • A trip to Jerusalem
    Explanation

    A 1–2 week summer camp — Most Swedish konfirmation programmes include a 1–2 week summer residential camp, often ending with the confirmation service itself — for many the first long stay away from family.

  5. Question 5 of 10

    Which city has Sweden's largest Jewish community today?

    • Göteborg
    • Malmö
    • Stockholm
    • Norrköping
    Explanation

    Stockholm — Stockholm has Sweden's largest Jewish community, with around 4,400 members and the Great Synagogue.

  6. Question 6 of 10

    What service can the Swedish Tax Agency provide to a registered faith community?

    • Deducting members' fees alongside tax
    • Appointing the members of its board
    • Approving its teachings
    • Owning its buildings
    Explanation

    Deducting members' fees alongside tax — The amount is taken at source and passed on, in the same way as the fee for the largest church.

  7. Question 7 of 10

    In what year did the Great Synagogue of Stockholm open?

    • 1870
    • 1774
    • 1782
    • 1903
    Explanation

    1870 — The Great Synagogue of Stockholm opened in 1870 — the same year as Jewish emancipation in Sweden. (1903 is the Malmö synagogue; 1774/1782 relate to Aaron Isaac and early Jewish regulations.)

  8. Question 8 of 10

    Approximately what percentage of Swedish children are baptised in Svenska kyrkan today?

    • About 35%
    • About 10%
    • About 75%
    • Over 95%
    Explanation

    About 35% — About 35% of Swedish children are baptised in Svenska kyrkan today — down from over 75% in the 1970s as Sweden has secularised.

  9. Question 9 of 10

    Which task did Sweden's parish offices hand over to the tax authorities in 1991?

    • Issuing passports
    • School inspection
    • Road maintenance
    • Population registration
    Explanation

    Population registration — For centuries the parish priest kept the record of who was born, married and died.

  10. Question 10 of 10

    Which church-related fee is paid by everyone living in Sweden, member or not?

    • Kyrkoavgiften
    • Stiftsavgiften
    • Prästlönetillägget
    • Begravningsavgiften
    Explanation

    Begravningsavgiften — The begravningsavgift funds burial grounds and is paid by all residents; only members pay the kyrkoavgift.

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