its support to the parents. In 2008 the subject was renamed to Religion, livssyn og etikk (Religion, philosophy and ethics). The majority of this course is however still tied to Christianity. Philosophy and ethics are not properly introduced until after compulsory school. The largest Christian school in Norway has 1,400 pupils and 120 employees. Kristne Friskolers Forbund is an interest group of approximately 130 Christian schools and colleges, including 12 Christian private schools. Religious freedom The constitution establishes that all individuals have the right to exercise their religion. The government's policies generally support the free practice of religion in the country, and it provides funding to religious organizations and anti-discrimination programs on a regular basis. According to NGOs and the Norwegian police, religiously motivated hate speech is prevalent, particularly online, and primarily targeting the Muslim and Jewish communities. The constitution of Norway establishes that the King of Norway must belong to the Evangelical-Lutheran confession. In 2018, Norway imposed religious clothing bans targeting Muslim women. See also Baháʼí Faith in Norway Buddhism in Norway Christianization of Scandinavia Christianity in Norway Evangelical Lutheran Church of Norway Catholic Church in Norway Hinduism in Norway Islam in Norway Irreligion in Norway Judaism in Norway Neopaganism in Scandinavia Norwegian Humanist Association Religion by country Religion in Europe Bible translations in Norway Notes External links Official Norwegian site in the UK on Norwegian religion (Wayback Machine) The Church in Norwegian life BBC Ancient History article on Viking religion and their gradual conversion to Christianity Site on Viking religion Site on Sámi religious beliefs Site on Norwegian reformation Boise State University on Danish reformation Religious and philosophical communities, 1 January 2006