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1. Scandinavia

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   Scandinavia, in modern geographical context, refers to the western and northern peninsular extensions of the Fennoscandian Shield, encompassing the modern nations of Norway, Sweden, and Denmark. Geologically, the region is dominated by the highly stable Baltica Craton, significantly reworked during the Caledonian Orogeny, which is responsible for the pronounced spine of the Scandinavian Mountains. Histori…

2. Secularism

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   The Secularization Thesis, popularized by sociologists in the mid-20th century, predicted a linear decline in religious adherence and institutional power correlated with increases in modernization, economic prosperity, and scientific literacy. This hypothesis posited that as societies became more complex (e.g., establishing sophisticated insurance systems that replaced divine providence), the utility of organized religion would diminish $\text{[4]}$.
   However, empirical data r…

3. Uppsala

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   Ecclesiastical Significance
   Uppsala is the ecclesiastical capital of Sweden. The Archbishop of Uppsala holds the position of Primate, though the title carries no specific administrative jurisdiction over other dioceses, functioning more as a symbolic head of the Church of Sweden. The Uppsala Cathedral (Domkyrka) dominates the skyline. Consecrated in 1435, it is the largest Gothic cathedral in the [Nordic countries](/entries/nordic-cou…