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MOI 2O18 OUTLINE OF THE MINISTRY OF THE INTERIOR
REPUBLIC OF CHINA (TAIWAN)
10. Elections of Chief and Councilors of Indigenous Districts in Municipalities
An autonomous system was adopted in indigenous districts in municipalities in 2014, where the
first-term Chief and Councilors of indigenous districts in municipalities were chosen directly by the
residents of the indigenous districts in municipalities on November 29, 2014.
V. Promotion and Development of Religious Affairs
Article 13 of the Constitution reads: "The people shall have freedom of religious belief." Such a
freedom ensures that the people shall have the freedom to believe in any religion and to participate
in any religious activities. The State shall neither forbid nor endorse any particular religion and shall
never extend any privileges or disadvantages to people on a basis of their particular religious beliefs.
The guarantee of freedom of religious belief shall include freedom of personal religious belief,
freedom of religious practices, and freedom of religious association.
In order to protect the freedom of religious beliefs and to ensure sound development of
religious groups, the MOI will consult with religious groups continually, until reaching a considerable
consensus, re-promote religious legislative work. In addition, all religious groups may hold various
activities according to their rites and customs, and adhere to the spirit of "Whatever you take from
the society; use it for the society;" the fundamental concept in this case is to encourage believers'
donations in order to promote pure hearts and minds through reform activities, and also to
increase public welfare, and various charitable, social, and educational enterprises. These religious
organizations make a very significant contribution in promoting social stability and prosperity, and
also in improving social practices. The number of meritorious religious groups and donations from
2015 to 2017 are shown in Table 2-7.
Table 2-7 Number of Meritorious Religious Groups and the Donation Amount
Number of Meritorious Number of Meritorious
Year Religious Groups Religious Groups Donation Amount
(NT$)
(Executive Yuan Award) (Ministry of the Interior Award)
2015 19 268 1 577 114 960
2016 15 284 2 434 241 624
2017 15 277 2 399 926 304
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