MedborgarskapskursenGlossary · Chapter 12: Secular state and religion
sekulär
Swedish word. In English: secular
Not religious. A secular state is neutral in religious matters and is not governed by any religion.
Facts about the word
- The state and the Church of Sweden were separated in 2000. Since then the Church of Sweden is one of several religious communities. Sverige i fokus s. 42
- The state is religiously neutral and does not favour or discriminate against any religion. Sverige i fokus s. 42
- Sweden is both a secular state and a multi-religious country. Sverige i fokus s. 42
Page references are to UHR's study material Sverige i fokus.
Try the word in a sentence
Only one of the sentences uses the word correctly. Which one?
Secular means the state is religiously neutral. It neither forces nor bans religion.
The word belongs to Chapter 12: A secular state and a multi-religious country in Sverige i fokus, with the full context and practice questions.
