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Bill: The Bringing Golden Light to the Lodamese People Act.
Details
Submitted by[?]: Golden Lodamese Dawn
Status[?]: passed
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: July 3927
Description[?]:
Brothers and Sisters. For too long has the glorious golden light of Letho has been kept away from the people of our great country. This bill will introduce, i) mandatory religious education in all schools across our great and glorious land. ii) all people found guilty of the heinous act of blasphemy will be placed on a government watch list. iii) It will also remove all taxation from all institutions doing the work of God(s) |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change State penalties for blasphemy
Old value:: No state penalties are issued for blasphemy.
Current: No state penalties are issued for blasphemy.
Proposed: Public blasphemy is considered a minor offense.
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: Religions are treated as companies, and all profit is taxed, however, charitable donations are not taxed.
Proposed: Recognized religions are not taxed.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change The governments stance on religious schools.
Old value:: Any religion may set up a school, but they are strictly regulated.
Current: Only recognised religions may set up religious schools, with no regulations.
Proposed: Any religion may set up a school, with no regulations.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
Date | 03:15:28, October 24, 2015 CET | From | Court of Shades | To | Debating the The Bringing Golden Light to the Lodamese People Act. |
Message | Mr Speaker, The Court of Shades is concerned that this bill places Lethoism above all other religions. This would be very problematic for Shadowists who follow the Way of the Shadow. Will the blasphemy provisions apply to just Lethoism or all religions? Why are only recognized religions taxed? Why is it up to the government to decide which religions are "recognized"? If this bill applies to all religions equally, then the Court of Shades will support this bill. Emily Bird Prime Minister of Lodamun |
Date | 03:30:30, October 24, 2015 CET | From | Liberal Progressive Alliance | To | Debating the The Bringing Golden Light to the Lodamese People Act. |
Message | M. Speaker, The ECA advocates for a very secular society. Therefore, we will vote against this bill. Andrew Waterhouse Leader of the Opposition |
Date | 03:31:18, October 24, 2015 CET | From | Golden Lodamese Dawn | To | Debating the The Bringing Golden Light to the Lodamese People Act. |
Message | The Golden Dawn apologizes for the 'Lethocentric' Nature of the phrasing of the Bill. Our love for our particular region can make us a touch over enthusiastic at times. All religions will be viewed equally under our bill. as for the government recognizing religions, this is simply meant as an initial step, this definition will be changed later on. |
Date | 03:33:30, October 24, 2015 CET | From | Golden Lodamese Dawn | To | Debating the The Bringing Golden Light to the Lodamese People Act. |
Message | The Golden Dawn apologizes for the 'Lethocentric' Nature of the phrasing of the Bill. Our love for our particular region can make us a touch over enthusiastic at times. All religions will be viewed equally under our bill. as for the government recognizing religions, this is simply meant as an initial step, this definition will be changed later on. |
Date | 03:34:56, October 24, 2015 CET | From | Court of Shades | To | Debating the The Bringing Golden Light to the Lodamese People Act. |
Message | Mr Speaker, I understand the GLD's situation, Shadowists have been known to do this as well. The Court will support this bill then. Emily Bird Prime Minister of Lodamun |
Date | 03:55:24, October 24, 2015 CET | From | Golden Lodamese Dawn | To | Debating the The Bringing Golden Light to the Lodamese People Act. |
Message | Mr Speaker, The GLD appreciates the COS support and understands if not supports the position taken by the ECA, it heartens us to see our first bill gain so much support within our great nation. With love and thanks, Belial Angeles, leader of the GLD and the church of Letho, Praise be unto him. |
Date | 04:01:39, October 24, 2015 CET | From | Lodamese Social Democratic Party (LSDP) | To | Debating the The Bringing Golden Light to the Lodamese People Act. |
Message | After much soul searching and consultation with the grand clerics of the faith, LSDP party leader Caleb Hill (hereafter known as Caleb Angeles), has stepped into the glorious golden light of Letho (PBUH). Consequently, we will be supporting this motion, as it strengthens the standing of not just our new-found faith, but the esteemed beliefs of all our countrymen. Caleb Angeles LSDP Party Leader |
Date | 04:14:15, October 24, 2015 CET | From | Golden Lodamese Dawn | To | Debating the The Bringing Golden Light to the Lodamese People Act. |
Message | The GLD welcomes it's new brother to walk in Letho's esteemed light. |
Date | 04:23:52, October 24, 2015 CET | From | Pro Lodamunese Unitarian Party | To | Debating the The Bringing Golden Light to the Lodamese People Act. |
Message | We are worried that this is the start of some sort of theocracy in the making, while we do support the nature of this bill, religion, does it really have to limit free speech even though it may be harmful to religious beliefs We do not like the fact this bill is limiting free speech |
Date | 04:27:30, October 24, 2015 CET | From | Pro Lodamunese Unitarian Party | To | Debating the The Bringing Golden Light to the Lodamese People Act. |
Message | We are worried that this is the start of some sort of theocracy in the making, while we do support the nature of this bill, religion, does it really have to limit free speech even though it may be harmful to religious beliefs We do not like the fact this bill is limiting free speech |
Date | 04:35:07, October 24, 2015 CET | From | Golden Lodamese Dawn | To | Debating the The Bringing Golden Light to the Lodamese People Act. |
Message | To the PLUP Letho welcomes all who walk in his light and don't, we see the risk and are sure as long as parties like yours are around to keep us on the straight and narrow all issues around a theocracy rising through our good, if at times enthusiastic, intentions should be mediated. |
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Voting
Vote | Seats | ||||
yes |
Total Seats: 389 | ||||
no |
Total Seats: 208 | ||||
abstain | Total Seats: 2 |
Random fact: In order for a Cabinet bill to pass, more than half of the legislature must vote for it and all of the parties included in the proposed Cabinet must support it. If your nation has a Head of State who is also the Head of Government, then the party controlling this character must also vote for the bill, since the Head of Government is also a member of the Cabinet. If any of these requirements are not met, the bill will not pass. |
Random quote: "I swear to the Lord I still can't see Why Democracy means Everybody but me." - Langston Hughes, The Black Man Speaks |