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What does it mean?
The state pledges to protect Christian denominations while aligning them with state interests.
In plain terms
The government will protect churches but keep them in line with state views.
What can you take from it?
Align religious institutions with state goals.

Where it applies

  • state church relations
  • policy making
  • religious freedom

Putting it to work

  • regulate religious groups
  • align doctrine with policy
  • study church-state relations

Questions to consider

  • How should state and religion interact?
  • Is religious freedom absolute?

Another view

It suggests religious rights are conditional on state approval.

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