Common sense triumpfs in Switzerland
Swiss vote to keep their country Christian
The people have spoken and I applaud their decision to defend traditional Christian values.
(CNN) -- Swiss voters on Sunday adopted a referendum banning the construction of minarets, seen by some on the far right as a sign of encroaching Islamism.
"The Federal Council respects this decision," said a statement from Switzerland's government. "Consequently the construction of new minarets in Switzerland is no longer permitted. The four existing minarets will remain.
"It will also be possible to continue to construct mosques," the government statement said. "Muslims in Switzerland are able to practice their religion alone or in community with others, and live according to their beliefs just as before."
As of 10 a.m. ET, 57 percent of voters had cast ballots in favor of the ban, according to Swiss media reports. Continue reading at
Swiss vote to keep their country Christian
The people have spoken and I applaud their decision to defend traditional Christian values.
(CNN) -- Swiss voters on Sunday adopted a referendum banning the construction of minarets, seen by some on the far right as a sign of encroaching Islamism.
"The Federal Council respects this decision," said a statement from Switzerland's government. "Consequently the construction of new minarets in Switzerland is no longer permitted. The four existing minarets will remain.
"It will also be possible to continue to construct mosques," the government statement said. "Muslims in Switzerland are able to practice their religion alone or in community with others, and live according to their beliefs just as before."
As of 10 a.m. ET, 57 percent of voters had cast ballots in favor of the ban, according to Swiss media reports. Continue reading at
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