The Changing Face Of Religion
Fewer and fewer people adhere to organised religion in the western world. Switzerland is no exception, with a rising number claiming to have no religious affiliation. But although church attendance is falling, religion has become a factor, especially with an increasingly large and more visible Muslim population. swissinfo's special dossier shows how the churches are adapting to changes in Swiss society.
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Defending democratic values
The president of the Swiss Council of Religions, which was set up last year, tells swissinfo that interreligous dialogue is more necessary now than ever. ... »
Some religions are more welcome than others
If you're a Sikh, Hindu or Buddhist in Switzerland and want to build a temple, no problem; if you're a Muslim and want to put up a minaret, you'd better start praying. ... »
Religion becomes an issue at elections
Religion was a campaign theme in Switzerland's 2007 federal elections, even though this did not reflect trends in Swiss society. ... »
Bishop suggests closer monitoring of mosques
One of the Catholic Church's leading experts on Islam says the Swiss authorities need to keep a closer eye on the country's mosques. ... »
Churches square up to numbers challenge
Switzerland's main Christian churches – the Roman Catholic and Reformed Protestant denominations – are haemorrhaging members. ... »
Non-believers mushroom in Switzerland
When it comes to the growth of secularism in Switzerland, the figures speak for themselves. ... »
Faith, love and the evangelicals
It’s a late summer Sunday morning and there’s little sign of life on the streets of Bern’s western suburbs. But below ground it’s a different matter. ... »
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- "Old" Catholics of Switzerland (German)
- Swiss Evangelical Alliance (German)
- Swiss Orthodox Church (German)
- Swiss Buddhists Union (German)
- Swiss Federation of Jewish Communities
- Federation of Swiss Protestant Churches
- Free Evangelical Communities of Switzerland (German)
- Swiss Bishops' Conference (German)
- Islam in Switzerland
