The constitution of 1868 of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg guarantees freedom of religious belief, practice and expression. The constitution also decrees that the salaries of ministers of religion will be paid by the state and regulated by law. The constitution guarantees religious groups the right to assemble either in buildings or "in the open air." However, the establishment of any religious group must be authorized by law.
The government of Luxembourg pays the salaries of Catholic, Protestant, Orthodox and Jewish ministers. These are the only four religions recognized, and these four groups enjoy religious liberty and support from the government. No other religious groups can get church status. The government considers many of the new and small religious movements to be sects.
The government publishes anti-Unification Church literature. Public schools teach against the Unification Church. Unification officials have a very difficult time obtaining the required authorization to speak in public. One member of the church, who holds a public position, has been pressured to leave the church and discriminated against in his career.
2003 US State Department International Religious Freedom Report on Luxembourg
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