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harmony, equality and tolerance. The people of Bangladesh, irrespective of
their religions, live in an absolute sense of security, equality and amity.
The visit of the Holy Pope in Bangladesh in November 1986 and the respect and
esteem the Hindu leaders hold in Bangladesh illustrate in an exemplary manner
the communal harmony, peace and tolerance."
Chad
In its general reply to the questionnaire, the Government of Chad
indicated that "there have never been any religious wars in Chad; all the
different denominations practise their religion with complete respect for the
others."
Chile
In its reply, the Government of Chile did not refer specifically to this
question, but stated the following:
"The fact that there is a definite majority religion - although its
relative influence has declined - inevitably causes tensions with the
religious minorities as a whole ...
Nevertheless, a situation has gradually been reached (...) which, in
basically acceptable terms, makes for religious freedom in Chile.
Because of the foregoing there are no serious problems in this field in
our country, as regards both the legislation in force and the relations
between the various religious groups."
China
In its reply, the Government of China did not specifically answer to this
question. However, in its general reply, it referred to it as follows:
"Owing to the full respect for and protection of the citizens' right of
religious belief, the broad masses of religious believers lead a normal
religious life. Various religions, sects of religions and religious bodies
get along well with mutual respect for each other in harmony and unity."
Cuba
"Clashes between members of different religious denominations do not
occur in our country; an atmosphere of normal relations between the different
religious denominations prevails."
Dominica
"There are never clashes between members of different religious
denominations in Dominica."
Dominican Republic
"No. Because freedom of religion and freedom of assembly exist, there
have not been any clashes between members of different religious
denominations."