Nonbelievers in the Church: A Study of Cultural Religion in Sweden

In terms of belief and attendance, Sweden is one of the most secular countries in the world. Yet, church affiliation and ritual participation remain high. As the Church of Sweden historically served secular functions on behalf of the state, this paper uses survey data from the International Social S...

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Published in:Sociology of religion
Main Author: Kasselstrand, Isabella (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Oxford Univ. Press [2015]
In: Sociology of religion
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