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Bill: Secularisation of Solentia
Details
Submitted by[?]: Imperial Nunc Futurum (CFu)
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: August 3113
Description[?]:
| Citizens and Politicians, Today we propose a controversial bill, to make Solentia a Secular State. We propose this because we can not let religion manipulate the governmental policies! To actully reach the stars and become the worlds most powerfull nation in the future we must work our way up. Religion is a "spare time" activity, it should not govern our work, politics, or future ambitions. No more techer led prayers in school, or encouragement of foreign religions to spread their claims of spiritual superiority. We do not denounce that it might excist some God or power in the univers, or that people can belive what they want, but we dont want our country to be in a everlasting pumping religious state of mind. Science is what should be teached at school, not our state religion or foreign religions. That can be studied in their spare time. To become productive and prosperious we believe this is the way to go. The Laws: Proposition 1: Forbid foreign missionaries from entering our country. We have no need for them, and internet and libraries can provide this information. As in proposition 3 where we also forbid organized religions to missonary, promote and advertice themselfs. Proposition 2: The reason for this proposal is to stop extremist personalities to affect great masses of people. This decition will never be done easily, and has to prove that the person is seen as a danger to the public. This evidence has to be proven in court. Proposition 3: Organized religions should not be allowed to promote or advertise for themselfs. As mentioned earlier this information can be seeked at both libraries and internet. It is also perfectly legal to attend to the religious houses to get guidance if needed. We still want to let individuals have the freedome of speech, and are therefor allowed to evangelism. Proposition 4: Religious schools are not allowed since we believe that the school education should be decided by the government to ensure top quality schools that prioriteses the needs of the country, not the needs of religious groups. Proposition 5: Remuneration of ministers of religion will not be awarded any remuneration for their work. As mentioned our vision is that religion is a "spare time" subject. Proposition 6: Teacher led prayers should be strictly illegal. The problem is that this affects many things, first of it can be discriminating towards other religions if combined with proposition 4. If religions schools are finaly to be banned it is not right that 1 religion is favored in schools. Also we believe that parents should guide their child to religions, and not the state. It is not our job to spread religious propaganda! Proposition 7. The last and most important proposition in our eyes, to abolish the state religion. To really prosper into the future, the state religion must be removed. To unite us to one unit, religion should not stand between us. Religion should not, ever again deside anything within our nation again. I thank you for reading our bill. May our country grow strong and unite! -Julia Nicoletti, Spokeswoman (INF) |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change Government policy concerning the visitation of foreign missionaries.
Old value:: Foreign missionaries are welcomed and encouraged by the government.
Current: The government selectively screens which religions are permitted to send missionaries to the nation. Certain religions are approved and travel is unregulated.
Proposed: Foreign missionaries are not permitted to enter the nation.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change The state's intervention in the appointment of ministers of religion.
Old value:: The state does not intervene in the appointment of ministers of any religion whatsoever.
Current: The state does not intervene in the appointment of ministers of any religion whatsoever.
Proposed: The state nominates ministers of religion, but the appointment is left up to the religious communities themselves.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change Government policy towards evangelism and religious advertising.
Old value:: Religions are permitted to freely promote and advertise themselves.
Current: Religions are required to obtain government approval before promoting themselves or advertising in any manner.
Proposed: Religious organizations are not permitted to actively promote themselves or advertise, however evangelism is permitted by individuals.
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change The governments stance on religious schools.
Old value:: Any religion may set up a school, with no regulations.
Current: Only recognised religions may set up religious schools, with no regulations.
Proposed: Religious schools are not allowed.
Article 5
Proposal[?] to change Remuneration of ministers of religion.
Old value:: The salaries and pensions of ministers of religion shall be borne by the state and regulated by the law.
Current: The state does not intervene in the remuneration of ministers of religion.
Proposed: Ministers of religion shall receive no remuneration whatsoever.
Article 6
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 are mandatory in schools.
Proposed: Teacher-led prayers in schools are forbidden.
Article 7
Proposal[?] to change Government policy concerning religions.
Old value:: There is an official state religion, but membership is completely voluntary.
Current: There is an official state religion, but membership is completely voluntary.
Proposed: There is no government policy concerning a state religion.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 09:34:14, April 29, 2011 CET | From | The Free Socialist Party | To | Debating the Secularisation of Solentia |
| Message | Although this bill has good parts in it, issues of free speech makes it impossible for us to support it. |
| Date | 12:40:32, April 29, 2011 CET | From | Imperial Nunc Futurum (CFu) | To | Debating the Secularisation of Solentia |
| Message | This bill does not destroy free speech. The only thing it really does is to stop religious organizations to get power in any ways. Individual evangelism is still allowed, and nothing is done with personal belief. We encourage you to reconcider. This law is only ment to remove religion as a political factor, and to ensure proper growth of power in the society. -Julia Nicoletti, Spokeswoman for Education and Culture (INF) |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | |||
| yes | Total Seats: 97 | |||
| no | Total Seats: 282 | |||
| abstain |
Total Seats: 46 |
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