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Bill: Lex Bellonia de Religione
Details
Submitted by[?]: Factio Republicana Socialistica
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: February 4809
Description[?]:
| Bellonan Law on Religion Quirites, As the radical leftist state atheist regime was overthrown, the Republic is now free to restore freedom of religion to our native faith and bring back the public cultus, so that the pax Deorum may be restored. With the passing of this bill the following articles shall be implemented: I. The indigenous polytheistic traditions of the Selucian people shall be considered the state religion of the Republic. The practice of all other religious traditions shall continue without impediment provided they do not violate public order and the laws of the Republic. II. The following religious ministers shall be elected by the People’s Assembly and shall be considered elected public magistrates: the Pontifex Maximus, the 27 Flamines, the Ustulan virgins, and the leading augurs and haruspices. All other ministers of religion shall be elected by their own communities according to their customs. III. All ministers of religion shall be considered civil servants of the state and shall be entitled to a suitable salary and a dwelling provided on the Republic’s expense. IV. The rites and rituals required by Selucia’s indigenous religious traditions, including auspices and sacrifices, shall be restored in the Armed Forces. Personnel whose religious convictions prevent them from taking part in said ceremonies shall be honorably discharged and shall be guaranteed a veteran’s pension for the remainder of their lives. V. Proselytism of any sort is strictly forbidden. VI. There will be no restriction regarding the wearing of religious dress or symbols, provided public order is not affected. Euthymia Bellona Consul |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change The state's policy concerning religious clothing.
Old value:: It is not permitted to wear religious clothing or religious symbols in public buildings.
Current: There are no laws regulating the wearing of religious clothing and the wearing of religious symbols.
Proposed: There are no laws regulating the wearing of religious clothing and the wearing of religious symbols.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change Remuneration of ministers of religion.
Old value:: The salaries and pensions of ministers of religions shall be regulated by the law, but shall be borne by the religious communities themselves.
Current: Ministers of religion shall receive no remuneration whatsoever.
Proposed: The salaries and pensions of ministers of religion shall be borne by the state and regulated by the law.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change Government policy concerning religions.
Old value:: There is no government policy concerning a state religion.
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.
Article 4
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 has the right to veto the appointment of any ministers of religion.
Proposed: The state appoints the head and ministers of the state religion, but does not intervene otherwise.
Article 5
Proposal[?] to change Discrimination in the military on grounds of race/religion.
Old value:: Any adult citizen can serve in the military, discrimination for racial or religious reasons is prohibited.
Current: Any adult citizen can serve in the military, discrimination for racial or religious reasons is prohibited.
Proposed: Candidates must be of a certain race/religion to have any place in the military.
Article 6
Proposal[?] to change Government policy towards evangelism and religious advertising.
Old value:: Religious organizations are not permitted to actively promote themselves or advertise, however evangelism is permitted by individuals.
Current: Religions are required to obtain government approval before promoting themselves or advertising in any manner.
Proposed: Religions are not permitted to promote themselves or advertise in any manner whatsoever.
Debate
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| Vote | Seats | |||
| yes | Total Seats: 393 | |||
| no | Total Seats: 357 | |||
| abstain |
Total Seats: 0 |
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