Word arrived at the Vicaridomus Palace last week that certain citizens of the Kingdom of Lindsey had raised questions as to the religious neutrality of our nation's government.
Asked for a statement, the King confirmed that his personal activities in 'militant' atheism is entirely personal, and in no way reflects on the policies of law or government.
"Separation of Church and State are constitutionally protected." his secretary told the Old Rectorian News, "Many members of the government and royal family are religious to some extent, and census results reveal that citizens of Muslim, Christian, and even neo-Pagan faiths are included in the rich cloth of Rectorian diversity."
We can also confirm that the government has never to date released any legislature bearing on any form of religious belief or practice, other than the designation of Wilksby's All Saints' Cathedral and provision of non-denominational pastor thereof, Bishop Benjamin Wood. Bishop Benjamin was unavailable for comment, but officials informed us his official job-description as Minister for Religion is "promoting understanding, education, and harmony between different religious and belief groups, and enforcing freedom of belief."
In a controversial move earlier this year, the King did outlaw "the cult of Scientology" in Old Rectoryland itself, leaving individual colonies to decide their own policy on the matter. This appears to be an isolated case, however, and has raised little comment from the citizenry.
Concerns over Old Rectoryland's secularism therefore appear to be unfounded, as much attention has been given to ensuring freedom of conscience since the nation's foundation. But can a militant atheist such as our king really be trusted to respect the non-overlapping magisteria of religion and politics? Only time will tell.
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