Religious minority youth between patriarchy and gender equality Gender roles is a delicate topic for religious minority groups. Many of them accept traditional gender segregation in the religious community, but struggle with prejudices from the greater society, according to researcher.
More extreme right violence in Sweden and Finland Right-wing extremist groups are mobilising in many parts of Europe. In the Nordic countries, the upswing in Sweden and Finland is particularly worrisome.
Islam researcher wins the Holberg Prize The British historian Michael Cook has been awarded the Holberg Prize 2014 for his contributions to the understanding of Islam’s early stages and expansion, as well as the religion’s ethical and political thinking.
Norwegian bible belt resists gender equality Christians in southern Norway are more sceptical towards gender equality than Christians in other parts of the country – but less resistant than a decade ago.
No dogmas: the new Nordic Christianity A new version of Christianity is emerging in Nordic countries, replacing church authority and dogma with individual reflection and beliefs.
