The Process of Law on Religion in Vietnam since 1990 up to the Present time

Abstract

The paper reviews the Government of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam’s policies on religion and belief since the Renovation. It emphasizes the significant contribution of religions in Vietnam to the block of the great national unity and addresses progress on the state policies on religion and beliefs. After a year of implementation of the Laws on Belief and Religion (1995), the religious life in Vietnam has recorded new transformations found in all aspects of religious activity. This asserts the reality that the religious policies of the State have basically responded to the need of the religious life and to legitimate rights of believers, dignitaries, priest and all religious organizations in Vietnam.