Chapter 12 · A secular state and a multi-religious country

Vad säger medlemskap i Svenska kyrkan säkert om en person?

What does membership of Svenska kyrkan (the Church of Sweden) tell us for certain about a person?

1Att personen går i kyrkan varje veckaThat the person attends church every week
2Att personen beskriver sig som troendeThat the person describes themselves as a believer
3Att personen följer alla kyrkans lärorThat the person follows every church teaching
✓Att personen tillhör ett trossamfundThat the person belongs to a faith community

Correct answer: That the person belongs to a faith community

Membership describes affiliation with an organisation. It does not establish a person’s beliefs or how often they take part in religious activities.

tillhörighet · affiliation

Source: UHR: Sverige i fokus, korrigerad 2026-08-10 · Kapitel 12; tryckt sida 42
Last checked: October 3, 2026

Att personen går i kyrkan varje vecka

Membership does not imply weekly attendance at services.

Att personen beskriver sig som troende

A member may stay for tradition without identifying as a believer.

Att personen följer alla kyrkans läror

Members may relate to church teachings differently.