The Political Constitution of the republic of Chile adopted in 1980, in Article 19, assures all persons the freedom of conscience, belief and all forms of religious practice which do not oppose good morals, customs, or the public order. Religious communities are may erect and maintain houses of worship so long as they abide by safety and health regulations. Religious property which is used exclusively for religious purposes of all denominations and religions is exempt from any form of taxation.
Although separation of Church and state is the rule, in fact, the Catholic Church receives some preferential treatment. In 1995 the government passed a municipal ordinance making it illegal to cause disturbances in the streets which has been interpreted by some evangelical groups to be an attempt to limit street witnessing. The State Department also reports that there has been some discrimination in public against Jews. In general, however, all religions in Chile are free to practice their religion as provided for in the constitution.
2003 U.S. State Department International Religious Freedom Report on Chile
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