Decree No. 234/SL of 1955 stipulates the guarantee of freedom of belief for Vietnamese citizens, including the right to follow a religion or not, the right to preach and publish religious books and newspapers. The document also mentions the responsibility of religious practitioners in educating patriotism and civic duties.
适用范围
Vietnamese people, religious practitioners, religious organizations
要点
- Every Vietnamese citizen has the right to freedom of belief (Article 1).
- Religious practitioners have the right to preach at religious premises and must comply with the law (Article 1).
- Religions have the right to publish religious books and newspapers but must abide by the laws on publishing (Article 4).
- Places of worship, temples, sanctuaries, and religious objects are protected by law (Article 6).
- Economic, cultural, and social organizations of religions need to obtain permission from the authorities to operate (Article 8).
🌐 本文件的社会影响
- Protecting the freedom of belief for citizens.
- Encouraging religious practitioners and religious organizations to participate in social work.
- Economic and cultural activities of religions need to obtain permission from the authorities.
- Ensuring the worship of the people and providing financial assistance to religious practitioners (land).
- The government does not interfere in the internal affairs of religious organizations.
❓ 常见问题
How do Vietnamese people have the right to freedom of belief?
Every Vietnamese citizen has the right to follow a religion or not (Article 1).
Where can religious practitioners preach and what are their obligations?
Religious practitioners have the right to preach at religious premises and have the duty to educate patriotism and civic duties (Article 1).
Do religions have the right to publish books and newspapers?
Religions have the right to publish religious books and newspapers but must comply with the laws on publishing (Article 4).
Are places of worship, temples, and sanctuaries protected by law?
Places of worship, temples, sanctuaries, and religious objects are protected by law (Article 6).
What do economic organizations of religions need to do to operate?
Need to obtain permission from the authorities and comply with approved programs and regulations (Article 8).
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DECREE
DECREE-LAW NO. 223/SL OF JUNE 14, 1955
OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM
THE PRESIDENT OF THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM
BASED ON THE POLICY OF THE VIETNAMESE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC REGARDING RELIGIOUS ISSUES,
BASED ON THE PRINCIPLES GUARANTEEING THE RIGHT TO FREEDOM OF BELIEF PASSED BY THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY OF THE VIETNAMESE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC IN ITS FOURTH SESSION,
PURSUANT TO THE RESOLUTION OF THE STATE COUNCIL, AND WITH THE AGREEMENT OF THE STANDING COMMITTEE OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY,
ISSUES THE DECREE:
CHAPTER I: GUARANTEE OF THE RIGHT TO FREEDOM OF BELIEF
Article 1: THE GOVERNMENT GUARANTEES THE RIGHT TO FREEDOM OF BELIEF AND WORSHIP FOR THE PEOPLE. NO ONE SHALL VIOLATE SUCH FREEDOM. EVERY VIETNAMESE PERSON HAS THE RIGHT TO FOLLOW A RELIGION OR NOT TO FOLLOW ANY RELIGION.
MONKS ARE FREE TO PREACH AT RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS (SUCH AS CHURCHES, TEMPLES, TEMPLAR HOUSES, RELIGIOUS EDUCATION SCHOOLS, ETC.).
WHEN SPREADING RELIGION, MONKS HAVE THE RESPONSIBILITY TO EDUCATE BELIEVERS ABOUT THEIR LOVE FOR THE COUNTRY, THE DUTIES OF CITIZENS, AND THE CONSCIENCE TO RESPECT THE POPULAR GOVERNMENT AND THE LAWS OF THE VIETNAMESE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC.
Article 2: MONKS AND BELIEVERS ENJOY ALL RIGHTS OF CITIZENS AND MUST PERFORM ALL DUTIES OF CITIZENS.
Article 3: FOREIGN MONKS PERMITTED BY THE VIETNAMESE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC GOVERNMENT ARE ALLOWED TO PREACH LIKE VIETNAMESE MONKS AND MUST OBEY THE LAWS OF THE VIETNAMESE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC, LIKE OTHER FOREIGNERS.
Article 4: RELIGIONS ARE PERMITTED TO PUBLISH AND DISTRIBUTE SACRED BOOKS AND RELIGIOUS PUBLICATIONS, BUT MUST COMPLY WITH THE GOVERNMENT'S LAWS ON PUBLICATIONS OF THE VIETNAMESE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC.
Article 5: RELIGIONS CAN OPEN SCHOOLS TO TRAIN SPECIALIZED RELIGIOUS WORKERS.
Article 6: CHURCHES, TEMPLES, SHRINES, ALTARS, SANCTUARIES, AND WORSHIP ARTIFACTS,
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION SCHOOLS ARE PROTECTED BY LAW.
Article 7: THE LAWS WILL PUNISH THOSE WHO USE THE NAME OF RELIGION TO DESTROY PEACE, UNITY, INDEPENDENCE, DEMOCRACY, PROMOTE WAR, DISRUPT UNITY, OBSTRUCT BELIEVERS FROM PERFORMING CITIZEN DUTIES, VIOLATE THE FREEDOM OF BELIEF AND THOUGHT OF OTHERS, OR ENGAGE IN ACTIVITIES CONTRARY TO THE LAW.
PART II
REGARDING ECONOMIC, CULTURAL,
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES OF RELIGIONS
Article 8: RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS WITH ECONOMIC, CULTURAL, AND SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS ARE PERMITTED TO OPERATE AFTER APPLYING FOR PERMISSION FROM THE AUTHORITIES AND HAVING THEIR PROGRAMS AND REGULATIONS APPROVED BY THE AUTHORITIES.
THESE ORGANIZATIONS ARE CONSIDERED PRIVATE ORGANIZATIONS AND ARE PROTECTED BY THE LAW.
Article 9: RELIGIONS ARE PERMITTED TO ORGANIZE PRIVATE SCHOOLS. THESE PRIVATE SCHOOLS MUST TEACH ACCORDING TO THE GOVERNMENT'S EDUCATION CURRICULUM. OUTSIDE OF GOVERNMENT CURRICULUM HOURS, THEY MAY TEACH RELIGIOUS DOCTRINE TO STUDENTS WHO WANT TO LEARN.
CHAPTER III
REGARDING THE LAND ISSUE OF RELIGIONS
Article 10: DURING LAND REFORM, WHEN THE GOVERNMENT SEIZES OR BUYS LAND FROM RELIGIONS TO ALLOT TO FARMERS, IT WILL RESERVE A PORTION OF LAND SUFFICIENT FOR WORSHIP AND TO PROVIDE LIVING CONDITIONS FOR MONKS TO PERFORM RELIGIOUS WORK.
THE AMOUNT OF THAT LAND WILL BE DETERMINED BY LOCAL FARMERS (WHERE THE CHURCHES, TEMPLES, AND SANCTUARIES ARE LOCATED) AND APPROVED BY THE PROVINCIAL AUTHORITIES.
IN RURAL AREAS, WHEN ALLOCATING LAND, WORKERS IN CHURCHES AND TEMPLES WILL ALSO RECEIVE A PORTION LIKE OTHER FARMING LABORERS.
Article 11: WHEN LAUNCHING THE PUBLIC TO REDUCE TAXES AND IMPLEMENT LAND REFORM, BISHOPS, PRIESTS, MONKS, PASTORS, AND RELIGIOUS LEADERS WITH OWN LAND AND COLLECTING TAXES LIKE LANDLORDS WILL NOT BE CLASSIFIED AS LANDLORDS, BUT MUST COMPLY WITH THE GOVERNMENT'S LAND POLICY.
Article 12: TO ENSURE WORSHIP FOR THE PEOPLE AND ASSIST MONKS, FOR THE PART OF LAND USED BY CHURCHES, TEMPLES, AND SANCTUARIES AFTER LAND REFORM, THE GOVERNMENT WILL SHOW CONSIDERATION AND ALLOW A LIGHTER AGRICULTURAL TAX.
PART IV
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE POPULAR GOVERNMENT
AND RELIGIONS
Article 13: THE GOVERNMENT DOES NOT INTERFERE IN INTERNAL AFFAIRS OF RELIGIONS.
SPECIFICALLY REGARDING CATHOLICISM, THE RELIGIOUS RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE VIETNAMESE CATHOLIC CHURCH AND THE HOLY SEE IS AN INTERNAL MATTER OF CATHOLICISM.
Article 14: RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS MUST COMPLY WITH THE LAWS OF THE VIETNAMESE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC, LIKE ALL OTHER CITIZEN ORGANIZATIONS.
Article 15: THE RIGHT TO FREEDOM OF BELIEF AND WORSHIP IS A BENEFIT OF THE PEOPLE. THE DEMOCRATIC GOVERNMENT ALWAYS RESPECTS THIS RIGHT AND HELPS THE PEOPLE TO REALIZE IT.
CHAPTER V
IMPLEMENTING PROVISIONS
Article 16: THE PRIME MINISTER, THE CENTRAL LAND REFORM COMMITTEE, AND RELATED MINISTRIES ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTING THIS DECREE-LAW.
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