Kristna partier i Norden.

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Authors

• Lauri Karvonen

Abstract

The combination of extreme religious homogeneity and advanced secularization is a special feature of the Scandinavian societies as compared to the rest of Europe. This difference largely explains why Christian parties have remained small compared to their continental counterparts. This article surveys the creation, popular following and coalition potential of Christian parties in Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden. The four parties acquired an image of ’moral vigilantes’ from the beginning. Their best electoral results are, however, a result of a more general political protest. Despite the recent success of the Swedish Christian party, the parties are not likely to reach a position beyond that of a minor party with a basically moralist image.