Under the new rules, priests who do not want to marry a same-sex couple will still have the right to object. Those against the decision says the Bible defines marriage as a union between a man and a woman.
A small – but growing – number
At present, gay marriage is possible in Sweden, Denmark and a number of Anglo-Saxon congregations around the world. Norway became the second country in the world after Denmark to allow same-sex registered partnerships in 1993.
The Nordic country of 5.2 million people has allowed civil same-sex marriage since 2009. Around 74% of Norwegians are members of the Lutheran Church, according to national statistics. The number has been declining.
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