24 Jan 2008
Religion & State
Ale-Yarok supports the separation of state and religion. Due to unique circumstances, this ideal is not possible in Israel to the full extent in which it is implemented in other democracies. Nonetheless, Ale-Yarok will endeavor to minimize the involvement of the state respecting the establishment of any organized religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof.
Ale-Yarok supports civil marriages unequivocally.
Ale-Yarok rejects the notion that any one sector shall be exempt from duties and obligations that apply to others.
Ale-Yarok will work to dismantle the Ministry of religious affairs, save for that section of it which deals with the interests of foreign churches and faiths in the holy land (which will be reassigned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs). All others matters of religion, such as facilities, services and appointments will be transferred to local and municipal authorities.
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