ibrahim wrote:

>In regards to religion, clause 9 separates all official connections 
>between the State and religion:  "9. No official of the Republic of 
>Kaeir, be he high or low, may in his capacity as an official of the 
>State, publically or otherwise sponsor or support any religious or 
>spiritual organisation."  The days of political support and unofficial 
>"special status" are over - especially when seen in the light of the 
>fact that a majority of Lords in the Great Council are themselves 
>Millati (devout or nominal), and voted with an even greater majority to 
>approve the Compact - the Lords of the Great Houses being merchants 
>first and foremost (stability and commerce taking priority over any mere 
>prayer).
>  
>
And violation of this clause is grounds for any State official to be 
tried by the Inquisitor for crimes against the State, another 
responsibility of the Office of the Inquisitor.

Ibrahim


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