»Christian« and »Folk Church« not mentioned: 'It is not a bible we are sending out here,' says new church minister

The foundational document of Denmark's new government has sparked debate due to its conspicuous silence on the nation's Christian identity. The policy paper, outlining the government's agenda, notably fails to mention "Christian" or the "Folk Church" (the national church) even once.

This deliberate omission has drawn criticism from opposition parties. Helle Bonnesen, the political spokesperson for the Conservative People's Party, expressed doubt about the government's commitment to Denmark's Christian heritage, suggesting the document implies a departure from the established role of Christianity in Danish society. For many Danes, the country's Christian identity and the Folk Church's special status are considered givens, making the government's silence particularly noteworthy.

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It is not a bible we are sending out here.

The new government's approach appears to signal a shift towards a more secular framework, potentially diverging from the policies and public acknowledgments of its predecessors. The implications of this secular focus for the relationship between the state and the church, as well as for the broader cultural identity of Denmark, remain a subject of discussion and concern.

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If one reads the new government's government foundation, one can have doubts.