15 October 2008

Sanctities

I lifted this from the CEMB , because I think they're all good ideas:



  • Universal rights and equal citizenship for all. We are opposed to cultural relativism and the tolerance of inhuman beliefs, discrimination and abuse in the name of respecting religion or culture.

  • Freedom to criticise religion. Prohibition of restrictions on unconditional freedom of criticism and expression using so-called religious 'sanctities'.

  • Freedom of religion and atheism.

  • Separation of religion from the state and legal and educational system.

  • Prohibition of religious customs, rules, ceremonies or activities that are incompatible with or infringe people's rights and freedoms.

  • Abolition of all restrictive and repressive cultural and religious customs which hinder and contradict woman's independence, free will and equality. Prohibition of segregation of sexes.

  • Prohibition of interference by any authority, family members or relatives, or official authorities in the private lives of women and men and their personal, emotional and sexual relationships and sexuality.

  • Protection of children from manipulation and abuse by religion and religious institutions.

  • Prohibition of any kind of financial, material or moral support by the state or state institutions to religion and religious activities and institutions.

  • Prohibition of all forms of religious intimidation and threats.

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