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Bill: Repel of the Spiritual Resurgence Act
Details
Submitted by[?]: Luthori People's 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: June 4432
Description[?]:
| Yes We Can. |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change State penalties for blasphemy
Old value:: Public blasphemy is considered a minor offense.
Current: No state penalties are issued for blasphemy.
Proposed: No state penalties are issued for blasphemy.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change The state's intervention in the appointment of ministers of religion.
Old value:: The state has the right to veto the appointment of any ministers of religion.
Current: The state does not intervene in the appointment of ministers of any religion whatsoever.
Proposed: The state does not intervene in the appointment of ministers of any religion whatsoever.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change
Taxation of religious institutions.
Old value:: Recognized religions are not taxed.
Current: No religions are taxed.
Proposed: Religions are treated as companies, and all profit is taxed, however, charitable donations are not taxed.
Article 4
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 official state religion, but the government only allows recognized religions. 'Cults' are persecuted.
Article 5
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 6
Proposal[?] to change The governments stance on religious schools.
Old value:: Only recognised religions may set up religious schools, with no regulations.
Current: Any religion may set up a school, but they are strictly regulated.
Proposed: Religious schools are allowed, but are strictly regulated. Only recognised religions may set up religious schools.
Article 7
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: Religious organizations are not permitted to actively promote themselves or advertise, however evangelism is permitted by individuals.
Article 8
Proposal[?] to change Racial and religious registration of nationals.
Old value:: All nationals are required to register their religion.
Current: The government does not require nationals to register their race or religion.
Proposed: The government does not require nationals to register their race or religion.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 23:35:15, July 30, 2018 CET | From | Conservative Party of Luthori | To | Debating the Repel of the Spiritual Resurgence Act |
| Message | Mr. Speaker, This bill includes additional restrictions placed on religion that goes further than the prior act intended to be repealed. For this reason, we must vote against. Amanda Hall Leader of the Conservatives |
| Date | 01:49:47, July 31, 2018 CET | From | Luthori Liberty & Prosperity Party | To | Debating the Repel of the Spiritual Resurgence Act |
| Message | Mr Speaker, This bill only proves to show how out of touch with the ordinary Luthorian's this government actually is. Such heinous restrictions on religion go against the very fabric our society was built on. Stephen Porthouse Major General (Retired) Luthori Liberty and Prosperity Party |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | |||||
| yes |
Total Seats: 180 | |||||
| no |
Total Seats: 232 | |||||
| abstain | Total Seats: 33 |
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