Oslo - Religion
Norway is predominantly a Christian country, and 90 % of the Christian churches are Lutheran protestant. Although the Constitution says that Christianity is to be the religion of the country, and that religion is to be taught in schools, it also grants the freedom of religion. Oslo has a variety of religious groups and there are places of worship for all the religions in the world.
Useful Vocabulary
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Be |
Pray |
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Bekjenne, bekjennelse |
Confess, confession |
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Bibel |
Bible |
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Bønn |
Prayer |
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Dåp, døpe |
Baptism, baptize |
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Den Hellige Ånd |
The Holy Spirit |
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Faste |
Fast (Lent, Ramadan) |
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Gud |
God |
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Hellig, sakral |
Holy, sacred |
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Islam |
Islam |
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Jøde |
Jew |
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Jødisk |
Jewish |
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Kapellan |
Chaplain |
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Kirke |
Church |
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Konfirmasjon |
Confirmation |
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Koran |
Qoran |
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Kristen |
Christian |
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Kristendom |
Christianity |
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Kristus |
Christ |
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Menighet |
Congregation |
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Muslimsk, muslim |
Muslim |
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Prest |
Priest, vicar, minister |
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Rabbiner |
Rabbi |
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Rituale |
Ritual |
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Sakrament |
Sacrament |
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Salme |
Hymn |
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Seremoni |
Ceremony |
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Straff |
Punishment |
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Synd |
Sin |
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Tilbe |
Worship |
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Tilgivelse |
Forgiveness |
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Tradisjon |
Tradition |
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Tro |
Faith, believe |
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Velsigne, velsignelse |
Bless, blessing |
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Takke |
Thank |
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Takknemlig |
Grateful |
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Tvile |
Doubt |
