'The Relationship Between State and Religions. With Special Consideration of the Catholic Church': From a theological standpoint, the investigation examines the relationship between religious law and the legal and historical foundation of the state, religions, and life stance communities in Norway. It introduces the principles of religious law that form the basis of the interaction between the state and various religious and ideological groups. Furthermore, it presents a generous religious financing model that strives to achieve financial and social equality for the more than 700 registered religious and life stance communities. Another particular focus is placed on the Catholic Church, which has a history of more than a thousand years in Norway.