Protestantism in Turkmenistan
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Freedom of religion
theoretically is guaranteed by article 11 of the Constitution of Turkmenistan
, in practice it does not exist. This has affected the Protestant community in Turkmenistan.
Freedom of religion
Freedom of religion is a principle that supports the freedom of an individual or community, in public or private, to manifest religion or belief in teaching, practice, worship, and observance; the concept is generally recognized also to include the freedom to change religion or not to follow any...
theoretically is guaranteed by article 11 of the Constitution of Turkmenistan
Constitution of Turkmenistan
The Constitution of Turkmenistan adopted on 18 May 1992 is the supreme law of Turkmenistan . In its preamble, the Constitution emphasizes self-determination for the Turkmen people, as well as the rule of law and rights for citizens. .The 1992 constitution was amended in 1995, 1999, 2003 and 2006...
, in practice it does not exist. This has affected the Protestant community in Turkmenistan.
List of Denominations
- Baptist Church in Turkmenistan
- German Evangelical Lutheran Church
- Korean Methodist Church