(DRAFT) Recognizing Religious Holidays

[Traden]

The World Assembly,

Noting that religion is an important part of the world,

Concerned, however, that industry has severely affected religion,

Wanting to help families recognize religious holidays,

The General Assembly Hereby:

A - Defines a 'Religious Holiday' as a holiday which is limited to one or more religions and is recognized in those religions.

B - Allows any religious holiday celebrator to take the day or days off with the following exceptions:

- They are serving in the military or police force.
- They hold a position which gives them at least some control over the nation.
- They are working for the said religious service.

[Ardiveds]

Noting that the World Assembly prioritizes religion,

OOC: It does not and it should not.

C - Gives any religious holiday celebrator the right to violate the following laws:
- A ban on emigration or immigration which is required in order to visit a religious place by the religion on the religious holiday.
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.

OOC:
Given the current world situation, you'd have to be real high to think this is a good idea.
Overall, personal beliefs should be protected but not at the cost of more practical concerns such as health, law and order. Against.

[Traden]

Noting that the World Assembly prioritizes religion,

OOC: It does not and it should not.

C - Gives any religious holiday celebrator the right to violate the following laws:
- A ban on emigration or immigration which is required in order to visit a religious place by the religion on the religious holiday.
- .
.

OOC:
Given the current world situation, you'd have to be real high to think this is a good idea.
Overall, personal beliefs should be protected but not at the cost of more practical concerns such as health, law and order. Against.

Alright. I will fix and remove.

[Daarwyrth]

- A ban on restricted speech (such as a ban on any language) which is required to be spoken by the religion on the religious holiday.

Dame Maria vyn Nysen: "Excuse me? Under the guise of religion, a person would be able to call for the extermination of minorities? For the death of unbelievers? Our nation will never tolerate or accept the spreading of hate, whether it is uttered on a religious holiday or not. This is a ridiculous exclusion that exceeds the bounds of reason and what is appropriate.

Firm 'against'. The World Assembly has no business prioritising religion over anything."

[Molopovia]

Ambassador Tarlishak: Unfortunately I can't see any reason why this would be passed as a resolution. It has to be taken into consideration that the WA strives to be an equal body, and that means both religious and irreligious countries partake in its activities. From my point of view, this may not be impartial. Opposed.

[Honeydewistania]

"Big, strong nay without even reading the proposal text."

[Tinhampton]

Alexander Smith, Tinhamptonian Delegate-Ambassador to the World Assembly: In my view this duplicates Resolution Four-Hundred and Thirty, Article Three.

[Wallenburg]

A great deal of religions have holidays almost every day or at least more days of the year than they do not. Allowing people to just forego work or schooling on such a regular basis is not sustainable for any society.

[Jedinsto]

What stops my citizens from doing the following-

Declaring every day of the year a holiday for those who follow the Nugget Cult. Skip work for their entire life while still being paid.

(for reference the Nugget Cult is an NS cult in Thalassia)

And then my government from saying "you motherfuckers have 'some control over the nation' by simply existing! No days off for you!"

[Bananaistan]

"Whilst we are pleased that for once there's a proposal that exempts democracies, we are opposed. People can worship their imaginary sky fairies on their own time."

[Ardiveds]

OOC: One thing though, your definition of a 'religious holiday' seems to imply religions recognize holidays. Unless I'm mistaken, religions recognize worship/celebration/festival and it's the governments who recognize holidays.

[South Boston Irishmen]

I hate to sound mean, but I'm trying to come up with a better response besides pissing myself laughing, and nothing is coming to mind.