STOP STATE REGULATION OF
RELIGION BY THE CRL!

ISSUESSOLUTIONSCHARTERS & CODESS22 Committee WHATSAPP MEMESVIDEOS
The CRL Rights Commission is again pushing for Parliament to pass legislation and implement a system of State regulation of religion. The CRL wants to fundamentally re-set the relationship between faith communities and the State. If they succeed, this will be the death of any meaningful right to religious freedom.

This page sets out the issues, provides the solutions and gives you the tools to push back against the CRL’s plans. It is time to stand up and speak out – before it is too late!

Issues

These documents unpack why FOR SA opposes this agenda as unconstitutional, unnecessary, unworkable, and unaffordable.

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Full Presentation – CRL and State Regulation of Religion

A .pdf of FOR SA’s full PowerPoint presentation, which is easy to understand and comprehensive in scope.

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CRL State Regulation One-Pager

A short summary of the issues, concerns and alternative solutions to the system of State regulation proposed by the CRL

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Summary of Issues and Concerns

A more detailed summary of the issues, concerns and alternative solutions for those who need more information.

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Solutions

These offer alternative solutions to the CRL’s proposals for State regulation of religion, including an Anti-Regulation Declaration

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Alternative Solutions to State Regulation of Religion

This document addresses the “abuses” the CRL highlighted, that can be fully resolved without need for further legislation.

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Anti-Regulation Declaration (Generic)

This 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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Charters 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.

Religious Freedom Charter

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.

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Religious Freedom Charter Explanatory Notes

This document unpacks, explains and clarifies the rationale for each clause of the Religious Freedom Charter.

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Code of Conduct

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.

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Section 22 Committee Hearings

The CRL has appointed a Committee to hold national and provincial consultations.  They are hoping to find evidence to justify their push 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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Key questions for Section 22 Committee

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!

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Videos

Watch these videos to gain an in-depth understanding of the issues at stake and the existing alternative solutions to State regulation of religion.

Alert: CRL State Regulation
FOR SA In-house Discussion Summary
Heinz Winkler Boldcast