trosuppfatning

Trosoppfatning is a term used in Norwegian law and public discourse to describe a person’s religious belief or worldview. The concept covers both traditional religious beliefs and non-religious life stances that are held with the same degree of seriousness and commitment, including atheism, agnosticism, humanism, and other comprehensive beliefs.

In legal and human rights contexts, trosoppfatning is treated as a protected attribute alongside other beliefs. This protection typically applies in areas such as education, employment, and access to public services, where individuals should not be discriminated against or disadvantaged because of their beliefs. The concept is closely linked to the right to freedom of thought, conscience, and religion, and to the broader aims of equality and non-discrimination in society. Limitations may be considered when beliefs, or the exercise of those beliefs, conflict with other fundamental rights or with public safety, health, or the rights of others.

Relation to livssyn: Livssyn, or worldview, is a related concept but is often used in a broader sense that can include non-religious beliefs without the religious connotation. Trosoppfatning emphasizes religious or theistic dimensions, while livssyn may cover a wider spectrum of worldviews.

See also: trosfrihet; livssyn; ECHR Article 9; anti-discrimination law.