The state is neutral with regard to religions and churches.
Schools provide denominational religious teaching.
The government finances the education of different clergy in university faculties of theology. The government finances religious work done in the Defence Forces and in prisons. The parliamentary sessions begin and end with an ecumenical service. In addition, the members of these Churches pay an income-based church tax, which is collected in connection with the municipal tax. Religious communities do not receive public funding automatically on the basis of their status, but finance their activities with subsidies, donations and membership fees.