Freedom Of Religion In Syria
In the Syrian Arab Republic, freedom of religion is a constitutionally protected obligation. Although the Syrian Constitution of March 13, 1973 will soon be amended, applicable religious clauses are not expected to be changed.
In Syria religious freedom is closely associated with collective rights and duties. In other words, the comprehensive structure of the Syrian constitutional system has evolved and continues to evolve mainly around collective dimensions of religious tolerance. The extent of autonomy by which a religious community is free to organize and administer itself devoid of state external intervention or control is largely determined by personal status laws and public endowments.
Read more about Freedom Of Religion In Syria: History of The Constitutional Clauses, Religious and Ethnic Landscape, Religious Clauses Are Constitutionally Entrenched, Personal Status Laws, Public Endowments, Adoption, Change, and Renunciation of Religion, Understanding Syrian Ideals, Situation of Minority Groups
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