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Bill: Anti-Religion Bill
Details
Submitted by[?]: Republican Populist Party
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: November 2748
Description[?]:
| The RPP is a strongly atheist movement. Only if we break the church, can we break the power of the noblemen, as religion is the enabler of the elite lifestyle, by ensuring the commoner is brainwashed into accepting his lot in the name of god. Only an atheist society can free the minds of the people, and allow them to fully participate in a democratic society. Down with the clergy! |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change
Taxation of religious institutions.
Old value:: Recognized religions are not taxed.
Current: Religions are treated as companies, and all profit is taxed, however, charitable donations are not taxed.
Proposed: All religious income, despite the use, is taxed.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change The state's policy concerning religious clothing.
Old value:: There are no laws regulating the wearing of religious clothing and the wearing of religious symbols.
Current: It is not permitted to wear religious clothing or religious symbols in public buildings.
Proposed: Wearing religious clothing or religious symbols in public is illegal.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change The governments stance on religious schools.
Old value:: Only recognised religions may set up religious schools, with no regulations.
Current: Religious schools are allowed, but are strictly regulated. Only recognised religions may set up religious schools.
Proposed: Religious schools are not allowed.
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy with respect to prayer in schools.
Old value:: Teacher-led prayers in schools are encouraged.
Current: Teacher-led prayers in schools are forbidden.
Proposed: Teacher-led prayers in schools are forbidden.
Article 5
Proposal[?] to change Government policy concerning religions.
Old value:: There is no official state religion, but the government only allows recognized religions. 'Cults' are persecuted.
Current: There is no government policy concerning a state religion.
Proposed: Any form of religion is banned.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 23:05:30, April 28, 2009 CET | From | Voronan Monarchist Movement | To | Debating the Anti-Religion Bill |
| Message | Religion is a long-standing tradition in Vorona. Religion is an important pillar that hold up Voronan society. Only a complete fool and lunatic would vote in favor of this nutty bill. |
| Date | 23:10:56, April 28, 2009 CET | From | Republican Populist Party | To | Debating the Anti-Religion Bill |
| Message | The RPP has a number of revelutionary positions, this is one of them. Have no doubt, whilst we may be patient and wait for the support of the people before launching this social revolution, this party was founded as a revelutionary movement. |
| Date | 23:12:09, April 28, 2009 CET | From | Republican Populist Party | To | Debating the Anti-Religion Bill |
| Message | Also, this is far more a statement of principles than actual legislation. So don't take it too seriously. |
| Date | 23:14:22, April 28, 2009 CET | From | Catholic Movement of Vorona | To | Debating the Anti-Religion Bill |
| Message | Disgusting. |
| Date | 23:21:36, April 28, 2009 CET | From | Republican Populist Party | To | Debating the Anti-Religion Bill |
| Message | I will tell you what is disgusting, the jesus camps, the brainwashing, and the young children abused and yelled at until they are forced to believe something which they know cannot be logically true. It is disgusting to take away the right to think for yourself, freely, and not according to some rule-book. That is what is disgusting. |
| Date | 10:08:28, April 29, 2009 CET | From | Catholic Movement of Vorona | To | Debating the Anti-Religion Bill |
| Message | So, banning any form of religion and banning people from wearing religious clothing in pubiic, that gives people the right to think for themselves freely? Utter hypocrisy. |
| Date | 02:14:26, April 30, 2009 CET | From | Freedom and Democracy Front | To | Debating the Anti-Religion Bill |
| Message | While I am an atheist, and agree with article one, I cannot stand by and allow liberty to be trashed by the government. I will vote against this bill in the name of individual liberty. |
| Date | 02:54:44, April 30, 2009 CET | From | Republican Populist Party | To | Debating the Anti-Religion Bill |
| Message | Once again, we remind the assembly that this is mostly a pre-election manifesto than legislation. OOC: And wow, activity in Vorona has really gone up. |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | ||||
| yes | Total Seats: 0 | ||||
| no |
Total Seats: 750 | ||||
| abstain | Total Seats: 0 |
| Random fact: Before creating a party organisation, check to see whether there are any existing organisations which cover the same agenda. |
| Random quote: "Anarchy stands for the liberation of the human mind from the domination of religion, the liberation of the human body from the domination of property, liberation from the shackles and restraints of government." - Emma Goldman |