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Religious freedom is strong in Denmark and many faiths can be found there. In addition to the Church of Denmark, 3% of the population is Roman Catholic and 2% are Muslim. <ref>"[http://www.denmark.net/denmark-guide/religion-denmark.html Religion in Denmark]" denmark.net</ref> A small percentage adheres to the Old Norse religion which was established in the Middle Ages by the Vikings. <br> | Religious freedom is strong in Denmark and many faiths can be found there. In addition to the Church of Denmark, 3% of the population is Roman Catholic and 2% are Muslim. <ref>"[http://www.denmark.net/denmark-guide/religion-denmark.html Religion in Denmark]" denmark.net</ref> A small percentage adheres to the Old Norse religion which was established in the Middle Ages by the Vikings. <br> | ||
Some of the most common denominations have been:<br> | Some of the most common denominations have been:<br> | ||
-Den Danske Folkekirke (records since 1617)<br>-Roman Catholic (records since 1647)<br>-French Reformed Church (records since 1685)<br>-German Reformed Church (records since 1686)<br>-Anglican (records since 1835)<br>-Methodist (records since 1846)<br>-Latter-day | -Den Danske Folkekirke (records since 1617)<br>-Roman Catholic (records since 1647)<br>-French Reformed Church (records since 1685)<br>-German Reformed Church (records since 1686)<br>-Anglican (records since 1835)<br>-Methodist (records since 1846)<br>-The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints(records since 1850)<br>-Baptist<br>-Jewish<br> | ||
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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints holds a membership of approximately 4,376 members in 23 congregation. <br> | The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints holds a membership of approximately 4,376 members in 23 congregation. <br> | ||
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*[https://familysearch.org/ask/learningViewer/430 '''Danish Church Records: Research Strategies'''] | *[https://familysearch.org/ask/learningViewer/430 '''Danish Church Records: Research Strategies'''] | ||
*[https://familysearch.org/ask/learningViewer/429 '''Danish Church Records: Finding Ancestors Through Witnesses'''] | *[https://familysearch.org/ask/learningViewer/429 '''Danish Church Records: Finding Ancestors Through Witnesses'''] | ||
== Roman Catholic Church Records == | == Roman Catholic Church Records == | ||
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