Solutions and Tools for the Section 22 Committee hearings.
Stop Regulation of Religion by the CRL
Take your opportunity to stand up and speak out – before it is too late!
Dates & Q's
The CRL has appointed a Committee to hold national and provincial consultations. Strong indications suggest that they are seeking evidence to bolster the CRL’s case for state regulation of religion. However, these consultations are your opportunity to speak boldly and respectfully, challenging this as unconstitutional, unnecessary, unworkable, and unaffordable.
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Check here for the date/place/time of meetings in your area. Feel free to use the FOR SA templates as a guide. Do NOT miss your opportunity to make your submission.
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This document gives you the tough questions to ask. Use your own words. Demand answers and scrutinise the answers given. Point out inconsistencies and inaccuracies. Stand up for your right to faith and freedom!
downloadTemplates
These offer alternative solutions to the CRL’s proposals for State regulation of religion, including an Anti-Regulation Declaration
This document can be adapted by any faith, spirituality, or world view to set out why they cannot agree to State regulation of religion.
downloadThis document can be adapted by any faith, spirituality, or world view to set out why they cannot agree to State regulation of religion.
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This document addresses the “abuses” the CRL highlighted, that can be fully resolved without need for further legislation.
downloadIssues
These documents unpack why FOR SA opposes this agenda as unconstitutional, unnecessary, unworkable, and unaffordable.
A short summary of the issues, concerns and alternative solutions to the system of State regulation proposed by the CRL.
downloadA more detailed summary of the issues, concerns and alternative solutions for those who need more information.
downloadA .PDF of FOR SA’s full PowerPoint presentation, which is easy to understand and comprehensive in scope.
downloadCharters and Codes
These documents expound the right to religious freedom granted by the Constitution. We recommend that you incorporate these into the constitution and documentation of your religious organisation to give you greater legal protection.
This document was developed after a comprehensive, consultative process by and for the diverse faith communities of South Africa and is signed by over 20 million people.
This document unpacks, explains and clarifies the rationale for each clause of the Religious Freedom Charter.
This document sets out the duties and responsibilities that can reasonably and voluntarily be expected from religious practitioners and organisations when exercising their religious freedom rights.
downloadThis document sets out a collective declaration by religious leaders affirming shared values, ethical standards and constitutional principles, while expressing a clear commitment to religious freedom and opposition to any form of state regulation of religion.
downloadVideos
Watch these videos to gain an in-depth understanding of the issues at stake and the existing alternative solutions to State regulation of religion.
WhatsApp Memes
This series of 24 shareable memes asks key questions to highlight the multiple threats to religious freedom if the CRL succeeds in implementing its proposed system of State control of religion
