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How do countries that identify in their constitution as secular treat religion?

Special relationship with specific religion means that the constitution explicitly states it is secular, but establishes a special relationship with one specific religion. Types of special relationships include referencing a traditional religion, acknowledging the historical influence of a specific religion, or stating that the state is founded upon values or principles from a single religious tradition

Privileges religion over nonbelief means that the constitution explicitly states it is secular, but includes provisions to support religious practice over non-belief, such as granting tax exemptions to religious organizations, allowing religion in public schools, or recognizing or partnering with religious organizations in certain areas.

God included in oath of office means that the constitution explicitly states it is secular, but has certain officials swear before God in the official oath of office included in the constitution. The constitution does not provide for a further role for religion.

References God in preamble means that the constitution explicitly states it is secular, but references or thanks God in the preamble of the constitution. The constitution does not provide for a further role for religion.

No role for religion means that the constitution explicitly states it is secular and provides no role for religion. The constitution may explicitly place limitations on the role of religion.

Countries

Bulgaria - Special relationship with a specific religion

Hungary - Special relationship with a specific religion

Italy - Special relationship with a specific religion

Kenya - Special relationship with a specific religion

Nigeria - Special relationship with a specific religion

Paraguay - Special relationship with a specific religion

Poland - Special relationship with a specific religion

Spain - Special relationship with a specific religion

Timor-Leste - Special relationship with a specific religion

Angola - Privileges religion over nonbelief

Bolivia - Privileges religion over nonbelief

Brazil - Privileges religion over nonbelief

Cabo Verde - Privileges religion over nonbelief

Croatia - Privileges religion over nonbelief

Czech Republic - Privileges religion over nonbelief

Ethiopia - Privileges religion over nonbelief

Gabon - Privileges religion over nonbelief

Germany - Privileges religion over nonbelief

Ireland - Privileges religion over nonbelief

Lithuania - Privileges religion over nonbelief

Mali - Privileges religion over nonbelief

Moldova - Privileges religion over nonbelief

The Philippines - Privileges religion over nonbelief

Romania - Privileges religion over nonbelief

Benin - God included in oath of office

Niger - God included in oath of office

Rwanda - God included in oath of office

Senegal - God included in oath of office

South Sudan - God included in oath of office

Albania - References God in preamble

Australia - References God in preamble

Burundi - References God in preamble

Ecuador - References God in preamble

The Gambia - References God in preamble

Guyana - References God in preamble

Liberia - References God in preamble

Palau - References God in preamble

Togo - References God in preamble

Uganda - References God in preamble

Azerbaijan - No role for religion

Burkina Faso - No role for religion

Cameroon - No role for religion

Central African Republic - No role for religion

Chad - No role for religion

Republic of the Congo - No role for religion

Cote d'Ivoire - No role for religion

Cuba - No role for religion

Estonia - No role for religion

Fiji - No role for religion

France - No role for religion

Guinea-Bissau - No role for religion

India - No role for religion

Japan - No role for religion

Kazakhstan - No role for religion

Republic of Korea - No role for religion

Kyrgyzstan - No role for religion

Latvia - No role for religion

North Macedonia - No role for religion

Madagascar - No role for religion

Mexico - No role for religion

Mongolia - No role for religion

Montenegro - No role for religion

Mozambique - No role for religion

Nepal - No role for religion

Nicaragua - No role for religion

Portugal - No role for religion

Russian Federation - No role for religion

Sao Tome and Principe - No role for religion

Serbia - No role for religion

Slovakia - No role for religion

Slovenia - No role for religion

Tajikistan - No role for religion

Tanzania - No role for religion

Türkiye - No role for religion

Turkmenistan - No role for religion

Ukraine - No role for religion

United States of America - No role for religion

Uruguay - No role for religion

Uzbekistan - No role for religion

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