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https://doi.org/10.51728/issn.2637-1480.2019.17.225

ISLAM AND MUSLIM-CHRISTIAN RELATIONS IN NORWAY

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Leirvik Oddbjørn
Leirvik Oddbjørn

Faculty of Theology of the University of Oslo

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In this paper the author describes and analyzes central features of Islam and Muslim-Christian relations in Norway. By close observation of the tension between interreligious solidarity and aggressive identity politics, the author highlights some central features of the trust-building Christian-Muslim dialogue in Norway. He also notes how anti-Islamic sentiments in part of the majority population are reflected in radicalization among some Muslim youths. However, the situation in general is described in more optimistic terms. He also identifies two examples showing that the majority of the Muslim population seem to endorse strong values evident in society in general– such as the welfare state and gender equality. Finally, the author poses the question pertaining to the way in which Christians and Muslims may adopt a unified stance against extremism.

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