Czech Republic: Religious
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U.S.
Department of State Human Rights Report 1998
The Constitution provides for religious freedom, and the Government
respects this right in practice. The state subsidizes all religions
that are officially registered with the Ministry of Culture. There
are 21 state-recognized religions. To register a church must have
at least 10,000 adult members permanently residing in the country,
or for registration as a member of the World Council of Churches,
500 adult members permanently residing in the country. Churches registered
prior to 1991 are not required to meet these conditions. Unregistered
religious groups, such as the small Muslim minority, may not own community
property legally, although they are otherwise free to assemble and
worship in the manner of their choice. Their members can and do issue
publications without interference.
Source: Country Reports
on Human Rights Practices for 1998, U.S. Department of State.
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