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Press Conference RPL, 2019-05-06
Posted By jean.meslier On 2019-05-15 @ 17:26 In | No Comments
Date of publication: 2019-05-16
Below is the video of the press conference held by the Rassemblement pour la laïcité (RPL) or Alliance for Secularism on May 6th 2019. A press release [1] was issued by the RPL at this event.
Videographer: Jean-Paul Lahaie
If the video does not display correctly above, you can view it on the Youtube website [2].
The video is in French except where indicated.
We, Atheist Freethinkers, support Draft Bill 21, although we consider it to be very incomplete. We would prefer that the ban on wearing religious symbols apply to everyone, without exception, working in the public service, not just to workers in positions of authority. Nevertheless the Bill is an important step forward.
A key aspect of the draft bill is that it contains a rather comprehensive definition of secularism and that it also stipulates that a declaration of State secularism be inscribed into the Quebec Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms. This excellent provision will make it possible in future to continue the process of secularization, thus filling gaps in the current legislation.
Given the crucial importance of the definition of secularism, we would like to suggest an improvement to its fourth principle, “freedom of conscience and freedom of religion.” This statement should also include freedom from religion and freedom of apostasy. These latter two freedoms are as relevant as freedom of religion, and indeed even moreso, given the extreme persecution suffered by apostates in several countries.
In conclusion, we consider that Quebec, by proposing this important legislation, is positioning itself in the avant-garde of the Americas and we urge the government to pursue this goal with determination.
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