Unique council: Ten religious denominations form an information bank

The purpose of the council is to simplify dialogue and co-operation, both between Kristianstad municipality and the religious denominations – and among the various denominations themselves.

The decision to form the municipality's new interreligious council was already taken last year. But then the pandemic came along.

Now at last the different denominations have been able to hold a meeting. They want to be an important information bank in Kristianstad municipality.

– We're pleased that we've been able to get started with the interreligious council at last, says Radovan Javurek (L), chairman of the council and chairman of the labour and welfare committee.

– Right from our very first meeting we could feel that there is a great sense of commitment. We very much hope that together we can create positive effects for the people in the municipality, he says.

The purpose of the council is to promote democracy and participation, with respect for equality and the equal value of all people.

– It is important to get together and speak to one another. We've long wanted to get the different denominations together to exchange ideas, says Anders Tell (S), vice-chairman of the council and leader of the opposition in Kristianstad municipality.

In the council participants can exchange information and help to pass it on to others.