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Bill: Religion Reform Act
Details
Submitted by[?]: Potensian National Congress
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: March 4148
Description[?]:
This Act states unequivocally that Geraja (OOC: Hinduism) is the official religion of Pontesi. Those who seriously insult or disrespect Geraja will be subject to fines and imprisonment of up to 2 months. Religious organisations must be licensed before they can advertise themselves. They will not be licensed if they are blatantly and aggressively trying to win converts from Geraja. President Vijay Tripathi |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change State penalties for blasphemy
Old value:: No state penalties are issued for blasphemy.
Current: Public blasphemy is considered a minor offense.
Proposed: Public blasphemy is considered a minor offense.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change Government policy towards evangelism and religious advertising.
Old value:: Religions are not permitted to promote themselves or advertise in any manner whatsoever.
Current: Religions are required to obtain government approval before promoting themselves or advertising in any manner.
Proposed: Religions are required to obtain government approval before promoting themselves or advertising in any manner.
Article 3
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: All religious income, despite the use, is taxed.
Proposed: Recognized religions are not taxed.
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy with respect to prayer in schools.
Old value:: Teacher-led prayers in schools are forbidden.
Current: Teacher-led prayers in schools are forbidden.
Proposed: Teacher-led prayers in schools are encouraged.
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 official state religion, but the government only allows recognized religions. 'Cults' are persecuted.
Proposed: There is an official state religion, but membership is completely voluntary.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
Date | 03:13:35, January 08, 2017 CET | From | Metzism movement party of Pontesi | To | Debating the Religion Reform Act |
Message | That is just another way for saying that churches ca do whatever they want! Religion should be seoarated totally of the state! |
Date | 03:29:52, January 08, 2017 CET | From | Potensian National Congress | To | Debating the Religion Reform Act |
Message | Mr. Speaker, Communist state atheism would tear the heart out of this nation and all that it stands for. Our Gerajan values must be respected! The spirituality of our people must be allowed to breath! President Vijay Tripathi |
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Voting
Vote | Seats | ||
yes | Total Seats: 164 | ||
no | Total Seats: 136 | ||
abstain | Total Seats: 0 |
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