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Submitted | first-name | support | concern | top-concern | message |
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2026-07-15 18:52:53 +02:00 | San-Mari | No I do not | Constitutional Violation & Conditional Rights | ||
2026-07-15 18:47:59 +02:00 | Arinda | No I do not | All of the above | State Interference in Religious Ethics and Doctrine | |
2026-07-15 18:47:09 +02:00 | Bethany | No I do not | All of the above | State Interference in Religious Ethics and Doctrine | |
2026-07-15 18:42:04 +02:00 | Marenique | No I do not | State Interference in Religious Ethics and Doctrine | ||
2026-07-15 18:39:37 +02:00 | Michael | No I do not | All of the above | State Interference in Religious Ethics and Doctrine | |
2026-07-15 18:36:36 +02:00 | Sharné | No I do not | State Interference in Religious Ethics and Doctrine | I'm concerned that state interference in religion is one step closer to socialism/communism or a new form of nationalism. Not only Christian churches will be impacted. All religious organisations and individual rights to choose and practice religion will be impacted. It's not the place of the government to control our spiritual lives. The government is there to protect our rights and freedoms. | |
2026-07-15 18:34:21 +02:00 | Mia | No I do not | State Interference in Religious Ethics and Doctrine | ||
2026-07-15 18:28:44 +02:00 | Tanita | No I do not | State Interference in Religious Ethics and Doctrine | ||
2026-07-15 18:28:13 +02:00 | John | Yes I do | Constitutional Violation & Conditional Rights | ||
2026-07-15 18:27:52 +02:00 | Robert | No I do not | State Interference in Religious Ethics and Doctrine | ||
2026-07-15 18:27:30 +02:00 | Sharon | No I do not | State Interference in Religious Ethics and Doctrine | ||
2026-07-15 18:15:53 +02:00 | Ulrich | No I do not | State Interference in Religious Ethics and Doctrine | ||
2026-07-15 18:02:37 +02:00 | Michael | No I do not | State Interference in Religious Ethics and Doctrine | ||
2026-07-15 17:55:23 +02:00 | Stephan | No I do not | State Interference in Religious Ethics and Doctrine | ||
2026-07-15 17:54:56 +02:00 | Malubekho | No I do not | Constitutional Violation & Conditional Rights | ||
2026-07-15 17:33:20 +02:00 | Andre | No I do not | Dangerous Precedent for All Civil Society (The Wildcard) | ||
2026-07-15 17:32:22 +02:00 | Bradley | No I do not | Constitutional Violation & Conditional Rights | ||
2026-07-15 17:28:21 +02:00 | Adrian | No I do not | Constitutional Violation & Conditional Rights | This is not the area for Governments control. We have other criminal laws in place that convict criminals should they break the law. | |
2026-07-15 17:25:48 +02:00 | Rene | No I do not | All of the above | State Interference in Religious Ethics and Doctrine | |
2026-07-15 17:24:32 +02:00 | Francionette | No I do not | State Interference in Religious Ethics and Doctrine | ||
2026-07-15 17:21:11 +02:00 | Michele | Yes I do | All of the above | State Interference in Religious Ethics and Doctrine | |
2026-07-15 17:09:58 +02:00 | Wendy | No I do not | Constitutional Violation & Conditional Rights | ||
2026-07-15 17:08:11 +02:00 | Genevieve | No I do not | All of the above | State Interference in Religious Ethics and Doctrine | |
2026-07-15 16:55:17 +02:00 | Amelia | No I do not | All of the above | State Interference in Religious Ethics and Doctrine | |
2026-07-15 16:51:44 +02:00 | Kate | No I do not | All of the above | Constitutional Violation & Conditional Rights | |
2026-07-15 16:51:21 +02:00 | Michele | No I do not | All of the above | State Interference in Religious Ethics and Doctrine | |
2026-07-15 16:51:05 +02:00 | Kate | No I do not | All of the above | Constitutional Violation & Conditional Rights | |
2026-07-15 16:47:46 +02:00 | John | No I do not | All of the above | State Interference in Religious Ethics and Doctrine | |
2026-07-15 16:47:12 +02:00 | Canja | No I do not | All of the above | State Interference in Religious Ethics and Doctrine | |
2026-07-15 16:45:26 +02:00 | Dawie | No I do not | All of the above | State Interference in Religious Ethics and Doctrine |
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- Standardising Accountability:
Proponents argue the framework is essential to establish clear standards for internal governance, financial transparency, and ethical leadership within religious organisations to restore public trust. - Protecting the Vulnerable:
The initiative aims to safeguard marginalised communities, including the poor and those with disabilities, from exploitation and harmful “healing” practices. - Sector-Led Reform:
The Committee describes the process as a voluntary, proactive initiative “by the Church, for the Church,” allowing the sector to govern itself rather than facing direct State intervention. - Independent Oversight:
Supporters emphasise that the proposed Christian Practice Council for Ethics and Accountability (CPCEA) would be an independent body of respected religious leaders and experts, not a government department.
- Standardising Accountability:
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- The Legislative “Mask”:
Critics contend that while the process is labeled “voluntary,” the intended outcome is a statutory council created by an Act of Parliament with the legal authority to deregister institutions. - The “Four Uns”:
Opponents argue the proposal is Unconstitutional (violating freedom of religion), Unnecessary (existing laws already cover crimes like fraud and assault), Unworkable, and Unaffordable. - Regulation of “Ethics”:
There is concern that moving beyond criminal law to regulate “unethical conduct” allows the State to intrude into subjective matters of belief, doctrine, and private conscience. - The “Wildcard” Precedent:
Critics warn that establishing a State-enabled council for religion sets a legal precedent that could be used to justify similar government oversight of all civil society sectors, including the press and NGOs.
- The Legislative “Mask”: