Religion Provisions in World Constitutions

Religion Provisions in World Constitutions is a spreadsheet created by Julie Slater (BYU Law 2012) and current through summer 2010,
which tracks provisions in the constitutions of the world according to the following scheme:

Religion and Politics

• Religion and Politics/Government
• Religion and Education
• Religion and Family
• Religion and Social Services

Church-State Interaction

• Legal Recognition of Religion/Autonomy
• Bilateral Relations
• Religion is a Source of Law
• State Symbols and Religion
• Religious Holidays / Sabbath

Oath of Office, Religious Test

• Invocation of God
• Oath of Office References God or Religion
• No Religious Test
• Religious Test

Tolerance, Diversity, etc.

• Provisions against Coercion – No oath, no tax, not compelled to profess ones’ belief
• Religion and Culture / Diversity / Heritage / Tolerance
• Crimes against Religion / Religious Hatred
• Implementation of International Treaties / International Law Protecting Religious Freedom

Miscellaneous

• Conscientious Objection
• Right to Asylum
• Computerized Records and Privacy of Religious Affiliation
• Trade Unions Independent from Religion