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Bill: Free Exercise of Religion Act
Details
Submitted by[?]: Elbexath Batgat: Elbexthe
Status[?]: defeated
Votes: This is an ordinary bill. It requires more yes votes than no votes. This bill will not pass any sooner than the deadline.
Voting deadline: April 2440
Description[?]:
| The Spiritual realm is just as important as the Political. |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change Government policy towards evangelism and religious advertising.
Old value:: Religions are required to obtain government approval before promoting themselves or advertising in any manner.
Current: Religions are permitted to freely promote and advertise themselves.
Proposed: Religions are permitted to freely promote and advertise themselves.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change
Taxation of religious institutions.
Old value:: Religions are treated as companies, and all profit is taxed, however, charitable donations are not taxed.
Current: Recognized religions are not taxed.
Proposed: Recognized religions are not taxed.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change The state's policy concerning religious clothing.
Old value:: Public officials are not allowed to wear religious symbols while exercising their duties.
Current: There are no laws regulating the wearing of religious clothing and the wearing of religious symbols.
Proposed: There are no laws regulating the wearing of religious clothing and the wearing of religious symbols.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 05:29:48, August 05, 2007 CET | From | Elbexath Batgat: Elbexthe | To | Debating the Free Exercise of Religion Act |
| Message | We are open to debate on Articles 1 and 4. Articles 2 and 3 are non-negotiable. Regardless, this Bill will be pushed to vote by the end of the year. |
| Date | 05:33:51, August 05, 2007 CET | From | Organath Laissatka | To | Debating the Free Exercise of Religion Act |
| Message | 1: yes 2: no 3: yes 4: no |
| Date | 17:58:55, August 05, 2007 CET | From | Elbexath Batgat: Elbexthe | To | Debating the Free Exercise of Religion Act |
| Message | Article 4 removed. |
| Date | 19:16:17, August 05, 2007 CET | From | Alderdath Rabrati Konciralati Erradikati | To | Debating the Free Exercise of Religion Act |
| Message | Finally, another party that respects the religious nature of our beloved Union! |
| Date | 04:11:22, August 06, 2007 CET | From | Libertarian Socialist Party | To | Debating the Free Exercise of Religion Act |
| Message | Article 2 must go. |
| Date | 14:49:18, August 06, 2007 CET | From | Alderdath Laskartalati ije Jenulejer | To | Debating the Free Exercise of Religion Act |
| Message | Article 3 must be amended to state that it only applies on the person's own private property. |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | ||||
| yes | Total Seats: 142 | ||||
| no |
Total Seats: 153 | ||||
| abstain | Total Seats: 44 |
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