Swedish (or scandinavian) christianity

[henrikhankhagnell]

i am searching for a Swedish (or scandinavian) christianity. where do i find it? and what is it?

 

[Mr Dave]

Are you after a form of Christianity that is particularly Swedish (or Scandinavian) or the various forms of Christianity that exist in Sweden?

This is the history of Svenska Kyrkan if it's useful to you - Historik - Svenska kyrkan - Om oss

 

[henrikhankhagnell]

Are you after a form of Christianity that is particularly Swedish (or Scandinavian) or the various forms of Christianity that exist in Sweden?
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I guess traditional Roman Catholicism would be the answer

 

[Mr Dave]

That or Lutheranism.

There were some missionaries to Scandinavia from the 8th Century, but nothing large scale until the 1100s. The Papacy hadn't fully asserted itself as the central authority either so, Christianity developed in its own fashion in Scandinavia. In 1531 Sweden cut ties with Rome and became a Protestant country (following Lutheranism). So Sweden was a Roman Catholic country for 367 years (1164 to 1531) and officially a Lutheran country for 469 years (until 2000).

Religion in Sweden - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Christianization of Scandinavia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

 

[1watchman]

Why not just think about scriptural Christianity, rather than a religious sect? There are many Christians who study their Bibles and have meetings in their homes with other believer friends.

- 1 Watchman

 

[Mr Dave]

Why not just think about scriptural Christianity, rather than a religious sect? There are many Christians who study their Bibles and have meetings in their homes with other believer friends.

- 1 Watchman

There's nothing wrong in being interested in how Christianity has developed in your local context. History of Christianity is an interesting topic (as is the History of Sweden)

 

[olivelola]

I can help you if you want to know more about Norwegian christianity

 

[ThatDanishGirl]

I think it's up to each person to decide what kind of church works best for them. In Denmark the main church (lutheranism) is only used for traditions and the services are carried out very cold and old fashioned - in many opinions boring and uninteresting.

Here in England I came to an Anglican church (never before a church go'er) which was full of life! Kids waving flags, there was a church band (!!!) and people actually PRAISED God. If you are interested in finding a church with that kind of spirit I would suggest an apostolic church. The Anglican community is not very big in Scandinavia (only about 150 members in Denmark) so when I return to Denmark this Friday after a year in England I will try out an Apostolic one.

 

[olivelola]

I think it's up to each person to decide what kind of church works best for them. In Denmark the main church (lutheranism) is only used for traditions and the services are carried out very cold and old fashioned - in many opinions boring and uninteresting.

Here in England I came to an Anglican church (never before a church go'er) which was full of life! Kids waving flags, there was a church band (!!!) and people actually PRAISED God. If you are interested in finding a church with that kind of spirit I would suggest an apostolic church. The Anglican community is not very big in Scandinavia (only about 150 members in Denmark) so when I return to Denmark this Friday after a year in England I will try out an Apostolic one.

It a lot like that in Norway as well