In use of the broad powers with which I have been invested, I have found it proper to declare that 1. Priests of any cult who, abusing their ministry, excite hate or disrespect for our laws, our government, or its rights, will be punished by three years' imprisonment or deportation. 2. Because of the present crisis all cathedral chapters are suppressed, except for that of Guadalajara because of its patriotic behavior. 3. Priests of all cults are forbidden from wearing their vestments or any other distinguishing garment outside of the churches: All violators will be punished with fines of ten to one hundred pesos or imprisonment from fifteen to sixty days.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The government declares penalties for priests who incite hatred against laws or government, suppressing cathedral chapters and restricting vestments.
- In plain terms
- Priests face punishment if they oppose government laws or wear religious clothes outside churches.
- What can you take from it?
- State authority can restrict religious expression to maintain order.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How should state and religion interact?
Another view
It risks violating freedom of religion.
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