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Bill: Secularisation
Details
Submitted by[?]: Leftsocialist 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: March 2314
Description[?]:
| We should have somewhat more government control over religious institutions to guarantee that religious fervour doesn't escalate to religious fanaticism. |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change
Taxation of religious institutions.
Old value:: Recognized religions are not taxed.
Current: Religions are treated as companies, and all profit is taxed, however, charitable donations are not taxed.
Proposed: Religions are treated as companies, and all profit is taxed, however, charitable donations are not taxed.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change The governments stance on religious schools.
Old value:: Only recognised religions may set up religious schools, with no regulations.
Current: Only recognised religions may set up religious schools, with no regulations.
Proposed: Religious schools are allowed, but are strictly regulated. Only recognised religions may set up religious schools.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 15:40:11, November 13, 2006 CET | From |  Protectorate Party | To | Debating the Secularisation |
| Message | The church of Geraja has the same goals as the government. It works to achieve the same ends of helping the needy and giving our citizens a lift up to become self sufficient. Taxes and regulations on the church's works would be like robbing Peter to pay Paul. |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | ||
| yes |
Total Seats: 89 | ||
| no |
Total Seats: 101 | ||
| abstain | Total Seats: 5 |
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