Scandinavia
Quran burning in Sweden prompts debate on the fine line between freedom of expression and incitement of hatred
By Armin Langer — August 29, 2023
(The Conversation) — Several countries across Europe are introducing new legislation to curb hate speech against religions, even as they get rid of older blasphemy laws.
Who is at the manger? Nativity sets around the world show each culture’s take on the Christmas story
By Kayla Harris and Neomi De Anda — December 24, 2022
(The Conversation) — The Christmas story is about Jesus coming to mankind. As holiday decorations show, Christians around the world often picture him in their own cultures.
Pew study finds continued support in Western Europe for paying church taxes
By Tom Heneghan — April 30, 2019
PARIS (RNS) — Despite a noted lack of attendance on Sundays, Western Europeans don't mind paying to keep established churches open, according to a new survey by the Pew Research Center.
3 people arrested in firebomb attack on Swedish synagogue
By Jerome Socolovsky — December 10, 2017
HELSINKI (AP) — The attack took place after some 200 people rallied in the southern city of Malmö, yelling anti-Jewish slogans and waving Palestinian flags to protest U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital.
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