Over 40 Christian groups oppose 'queer theory' in Norway

Luke Randall  |  World
Date posted:  21 Nov 2024
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Over 40 Christian groups oppose 'queer theory' in Norway

Trondheim Bishop Erik Varden said the declaration’s background is based on the theology behind a similar 2016 declaration. Source: Wikimedia Commons

More than 40 Christian denominations in Norway have co-signed a declaration which outlines a Christian stance towards 'queer theory', relating to issues of gender, marriage, sex and children’s rights. It comes amid a period of increasing liberalisation on such issues in the country.

Catholics, Pentecostals and Evangelical Lutherans were among the signatories of the one-page document which accused public and government bodies of ‘exceeding their mandate and power by attempting to pressure citizens and organisations to adapt to "queer theory" on gender, sexuality and marriage.’

The declaration, titled ‘A joint Christian declaration on diversity of gender and sexuality’ affirmed that they remain committed to the Bible as the ‘highest authority in matters of faith, doctrine and life,’ and that while they want to ‘encounter all people with respect, reasonably and kindly,’ they will not compromise on Biblical truths, even when they ‘conflict with political pressure or societal trends.’

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