Or (political party)
Encyclopedia
Or is a political party in Israel
. It describes itself as centrist and advocating the principles of humanism
, freedom
and equality
. The primary ideology of the party focuses on the separation of religion and state
.
Israel
The State of Israel is a parliamentary republic located in the Middle East, along the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea...
. It describes itself as centrist and advocating the principles of humanism
Humanism
Humanism is an approach in study, philosophy, world view or practice that focuses on human values and concerns. In philosophy and social science, humanism is a perspective which affirms some notion of human nature, and is contrasted with anti-humanism....
, freedom
Freedom
-Philosophy:* Free will, the ability to make choices* Political freedom, in the context of the relationship of the individual to the state* Economic freedom-Computing:...
and equality
Equality
Equality may refer to:Social concepts* Egalitarianism, the belief that all/some people ought to be treated equally* Equality before the law* Equal opportunity* Equality of outcome or equality of condition* Gender equality* Racial equality...
. The primary ideology of the party focuses on the separation of religion and state
Separation of church and state
The concept of the separation of church and state refers to the distance in the relationship between organized religion and the nation state....
.
Platform
- Separation between state and religious institutions
- Implantation within the Basic LawsBasic Laws of IsraelThe Basic Laws of Israel are a key component of Israel's constitutional law. These laws deal with the formation and role of the principal state's institutions, and the relations between the state's authorities. Some of them also protect civil rights...
both the freedom of religionFreedom of religionFreedom 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...
and freedom from religion. - The Book of LawsReshumotReshumot is the gazette of record for the State of Israel, in which official records and laws are published. Originally called Iton Rishmi , its name was changed in the 1949 Transition Law to the current name - Reshumot.Reshumot files are published by the Governmental Printer and are distributed...
should not include religious law, except that which facilitates the freedom of belief. - Empowerment of individual freedom.
- Establishing a basic core curriculum for all schools (including Ultra-orthodox Jewish schools).
- Strengthening higher education.
- Equal rights and obligations between different sectors of Israeli society, including the conscription to the IDFIsrael Defense ForcesThe Israel Defense Forces , commonly known in Israel by the Hebrew acronym Tzahal , are the military forces of the State of Israel. They consist of the ground forces, air force and navy. It is the sole military wing of the Israeli security forces, and has no civilian jurisdiction within Israel...
. - Supporting a free economyFree marketA free market is a competitive market where prices are determined by supply and demand. However, the term is also commonly used for markets in which economic intervention and regulation by the state is limited to tax collection, and enforcement of private ownership and contracts...
. - Changing the structure of child allowances, to reduce the dependence of families on public money.
- Formulation of a constitution based the French constitution model.