Spiritual Council Dissolved

AP (Nana)
March 12, 2008

The Executive Branch of the government of Brasxicol opted to dissolve the Spiritual Council and Spiritual Advisor position that had existed in the country.

The advisor position was up for renewal this past Tuesday with three candidates seeking the position: the Roman Catholic bishop, a renowned and respected New Age philosopher and the candidate from a special interest group, this time belonging to Atheism.

Previous to the decision, political analysts believed that the role would be filled by the New Age guru due to his more inclusive views of religions. Nevertheless, the Executive Branch surprised the establishment by not only not selecting from the three candidates but also dissolving the position and council.

A spokesperson for the Executive Branch commented: "Religion is a very personal and individual choice. What we believe in and worship should not be regulated by the government and likewise the government should not be influenced by only one religious view. The Council and Advisor position were dissolved to promote religious freedom and remind our citizens that their government here in Brasxicol separates its religious beliefs from the country's needs."