Constitution of the Republic

ARTICLE I: Declaration of rights

D) Freedom of Religion and Culture

  1. No state religion may be established, nor may any religion be excluded from or favored in public discourse.
  2. No law may be made prohibiting any religion or system of beliefs, nor may any law interfere with the free exercise, profession, or propagation of any religion. NEWLiscencing of clergy is the sole right of the authorities of the religion concerned.
  3. No person may be forced to comply with any directive to military service to which they cannot agree with a clean conscience.
  4. No person may be compelled to take any oath contrary to their beliefs.
  5. All persons have the right to participate in their culture and to enjoy and preserve their cultural heritage. No law may be enforced to the detriment of that person's legitimate cultural practices; however, nothing in this provision shall prevent the state from advocating cultural practices.
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