The statement said that, "as bishops and Swiss citizens, we are pleased that there are no longer any special articles relating to religion in the constitution and we wish that no new ones should be introduced." Read more ...
"Everyone has the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion; this right includes freedom to change his religion or belief, and freedom, alone or in community with others, and, in public or private, to manifest his religion or belief in teaching, practice, worship and observance." Article 18 of the Universial Declaration of Human Rights:
Saturday, 12 September 2009
Swiss Catholic bishops oppose proposal to ban construction of minarets | USCatholic.org
FRIBOURG, Switzerland (CNS) -- The Swiss Catholic bishops' conference said it opposed a proposal to ban the construction of minarets in Switzerland.
A statement on the conference's Web site said the ban would hinder interreligious dialogue and that Swiss building codes already regulate the construction and operation of minarets, the high, slender towers attached to mosques.
The statement said that, "as bishops and Swiss citizens, we are pleased that there are no longer any special articles relating to religion in the constitution and we wish that no new ones should be introduced." Read more ...
The statement said that, "as bishops and Swiss citizens, we are pleased that there are no longer any special articles relating to religion in the constitution and we wish that no new ones should be introduced." Read more ...
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