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Which Constitution of South Africa explicitly endorsed the tenets of the Christian faith?
Which Constitution of South Africa explicitly endorsed the tenets of the Christian faith?
Which Constitution of South Africa includes the right to freedom of religion, belief, and opinion in section 15?
Which Constitution of South Africa includes the right to freedom of religion, belief, and opinion in section 15?
Which Constitution of South Africa finishes its preamble with the words 'May God protect our people' and 'God bless South Africa'?
Which Constitution of South Africa finishes its preamble with the words 'May God protect our people' and 'God bless South Africa'?
Which provision of the Constitution mirrors section 7 of the Schools Act?
Which provision of the Constitution mirrors section 7 of the Schools Act?
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Which Act regulates both 'religious practices' and 'religious policy' in Gauteng?
Which Act regulates both 'religious practices' and 'religious policy' in Gauteng?
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Which section of the Constitution applies to observance and not religious education?
Which section of the Constitution applies to observance and not religious education?
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Which provision of the Constitution highlights the collective character of the right to religious freedom?
Which provision of the Constitution highlights the collective character of the right to religious freedom?
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Which right is protected under Section 15(1) of the Constitution?
Which right is protected under Section 15(1) of the Constitution?
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What does the concept of 'reasonable accommodation' refer to in the context of Section 15?
What does the concept of 'reasonable accommodation' refer to in the context of Section 15?
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What are some potential obstacles in accommodating religious practices in multi-religious nations?
What are some potential obstacles in accommodating religious practices in multi-religious nations?
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What must claims made by members of religious groups that diverge from the Bill of Rights' obligations adhere to?
What must claims made by members of religious groups that diverge from the Bill of Rights' obligations adhere to?
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According to the Constitutional Court in Christian Education 2000 (4) SA 757 (CC), what is the focus of the proportionality exercise regarding the administering of corporal punishment in schools?
According to the Constitutional Court in Christian Education 2000 (4) SA 757 (CC), what is the focus of the proportionality exercise regarding the administering of corporal punishment in schools?
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In MEC Education v Pillay 2008 (1) SA 474 (CC), what problem does the Court highlight in an open and democratic society based on human dignity, equality, and freedom?
In MEC Education v Pillay 2008 (1) SA 474 (CC), what problem does the Court highlight in an open and democratic society based on human dignity, equality, and freedom?
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According to the Constitutional Court in Hay v B 2003 (3) 492 (W), what was the outcome of parents' refusal of a blood transfusion for their terminally ill child on religious grounds?
According to the Constitutional Court in Hay v B 2003 (3) 492 (W), what was the outcome of parents' refusal of a blood transfusion for their terminally ill child on religious grounds?
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According to Justice Sachs in Prince v Cape Law Society 2002 SA 784 (CC), what approach is necessary in the context of the prohibition of the possession of dagga for Rastafarians who use it as part of their religious practices?
According to Justice Sachs in Prince v Cape Law Society 2002 SA 784 (CC), what approach is necessary in the context of the prohibition of the possession of dagga for Rastafarians who use it as part of their religious practices?
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