''Norge Idag'' (literally "Norway Today") is a Norwegian Christian conservative weekly newspaper published in

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that was founded in 1999. The editor-in-chief is Finn Jarle Sæle.

Publishing

The newspaper receives financial press support from the Norwegian state, and has a circulation of about 11,000. In cooperation with the television channel

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, ''Norge Idag'' bought former cinema ''Forum Kino'' on Danmarksplass in Bergen to be used as a centre for

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. Influenced by

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, the newspaper was the only one in Norway to largely support

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during his presidency. The newspaper has also been described as Christian Zionist.

Controversies

Among the editorial positions taken by the newspaper is opposition to legalizing

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and gay adoption. The paper also served as a mouthpiece for Jan-Aage Torp when he encouraged Christians to use directed

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in order to oust gays from positions of power. This call for a prayer campaign was discussed in a number of media, including ''

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''.

References

External links

Official website
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