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Bill: Secularism Act 5478
Details
Submitted by[?]: Democratic People’s Reformist Party
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: April 5480
Description[?]:
| An Act to alter legislation relating to the regulation of religion and to promote a secular state; and for purposes connected therewithin. [8th November 5478] 1. Restrictions on Foreign Missionaries No foreign nationals may be permitted to enter the Kingdom of Rutania with the purpose of the promotion of a religion or religious group. 2. Public Endorsements by Religions Organisations and Figures Religious organisations, groups, figures, and officials are not permitted to issue endorsements of political parties, candidates standing for public office, and proposed or existing policies. 3. Religious Advertising and Evangelism Religious organisations are not permitted to advertise themselves in any way. 4. Policy on Religious Clothing Public and state officials are not permitted to wear or display religious symbols whilst exercising their duties. 5. Policy on Religious Schools No school or academic establishment may promote or encourage a religion. 6. School Prayers Teacher-led or encouraged prayers in schools are prohibited. 7. Short Name This Act may be cited as the Secularism Act 5478. |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change Government policy concerning the visitation of foreign missionaries.
Old value:: The government requires foreign missionaries to register with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Current: Foreign missionaries are not permitted to enter the nation.
Proposed: Foreign missionaries are not permitted to enter the nation.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change Policy on the endorsement of candidates and parties by religions and religious figures
Old value:: Religious figures and religions are allowed to publicly endorse candidates, political parties and policies.
Current: Religious figures and religions are allowed to publicly endorse candidates, political parties and policies.
Proposed: Religious figures and religions are not allowed to publicly endorse candidates, political parties and policies.
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 permitted to freely promote and advertise themselves.
Proposed: Religions are not permitted to promote themselves or advertise in any manner whatsoever.
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change The state's policy concerning religious clothing.
Old value:: There are no laws regulating the wearing of religious clothing and the wearing of religious symbols.
Current: There are no laws regulating the wearing of religious clothing and the wearing of religious symbols.
Proposed: Public officials are not allowed to wear religious symbols while exercising their duties.
Article 5
Proposal[?] to change The governments stance on religious schools.
Old value:: Religious schools are allowed, but are strictly regulated. Only recognised religions may set up religious schools.
Current: Any religion may set up a school, with no regulations.
Proposed: Religious schools are not allowed.
Article 6
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy with respect to prayer in schools.
Old value:: Teacher-led prayers in schools are forbidden, except in religious schools.
Current: Teacher-led prayers are mandatory in schools.
Proposed: Teacher-led prayers in schools are forbidden.
Debate
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| Vote | Seats | ||
| yes |
Total Seats: 650 | ||
| no | Total Seats: 0 | ||
| abstain | Total Seats: 0 |
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