|
|||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Religion in Finland |
Religion in Finland is primarily Christian, though prior to Christianisation, Finnish paganism was the primary religion.
Contents |
Most Finns are members of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland (82.5 percent).1 A minority belongs to the Finnish Orthodox Church (1.1 percent) (see Eastern Orthodox Church). Other Protestant denominations and the Roman Catholic Church in Finland are significantly smaller, as are the Muslim, Jewish and other non-Christian communities (totaling 1.2 percent). 15.1 percent2 of the population is unaffiliated. The main Lutheran and Orthodox churches are constitutional national churches of Finland with special roles in ceremonies and often in school morning prayers. Politicians to Lutheran Church assemblies are selected in church elections every four years.
Over half of Finns say they pray at least once a month, the highest proportion in Nordics.3 However, the majority of Lutherans attend church only for special occasions like Christmas, weddings and funerals.4
According to the most recent Eurobarometer Poll 2005,5
According to Zuckerman 2005, 6 28-60% of Finns are agnostics, atheists or non-believers.
 |
This Finland-related article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
