Анали Правног факултета у Београду

pointed out many reasons for and against the kanzel paragraph. Among reasons against was an allegation that priests delivering sermon could not avoid political and party issues; that priest have his own jurisdiction; that kanzel paragraph would enable the police to get into churches; that kanzel paragraph would be a source of conflicts with millions of Roman Catholics inside and outside of the country. Main reason for kanzel paragraph was the fact that priests had status of sui generis public officials. .Also, it served as a protection for citizens who could be slandered by misuse of pulpit. The most historical importance of kanzel paragraph was not in its enforcement and practice but in comprehensive debate during its creation which comprise analyses of permanent values.

Key words: Freedom of religion. Relationship between the Church and State. —Misuse of spiritual power. Kamel paragraph. - The reasons for and against.

Article history:

Received: 2. 2. 2017. Accepted: 30. 6. 2017.

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