新疆的宗教历史表明：一教或两教为主、多教并存是新疆宗教历史的基本特点，交融共存是新疆宗教关系的主流；宗教必须与其所处时代和人文环境相适应，实现本土化，才能得以延续；不同宗教间的战争和同一宗教不同教派的纷争，致使人们没有自由选择宗教信仰的权利。
二、保障公民宗教信仰自由权利
尊重和保护宗教信仰自由是中国政府一项长期的基本国策。《中华人民共和国宪法》明确规定：“中华人民共和国公民有宗教信仰自由”“任何国家机关、社会团体和个人不得强制公民信仰宗教或者不信仰宗教，不得歧视信仰宗教的公民和不信仰宗教的公民”“国家保护正常的宗教活动。任何人不得利用宗教进行破坏社会秩序、损害公民身体健康、妨碍国家教育制度的活动”。
The religious history of Xinjiang shows that coexistence of multiple religions with one or two dominant was a basic characteristic, and blending and coexistence made up the mainstream religious relationships of Xinjiang. A religion should adapt itself to the times and human environment, and achieve localization, so that it can continue. History shows that wars between different religions and disputes between different sects of the same religion deprive people of the free choice of religion.
II. Protecting Citizens' Freedom of Religious Belief
Respect for and protection of freedom of religious belief is a long-term basic national policy of the Chinese government. The Constitution of the People's Republic of China clearly stipulates: "Citizens of the People's Republic of China enjoy freedom of religious belief." "No state organ, public organization or individual may compel citizens to believe in, or not believe in, any religion; nor may they discriminate against citizens who believe in, or do not believe in, any religion." "The state protects normal religious activities. No one may make use of religion to engage in activities that disrupt public order, impair the health of citizens or interfere with the educational system of the state."
中华人民共和国国务院颁布的《宗教事务条例》和新疆制定的《新疆维吾尔自治区宗教事务条例》，体现了“公民有宗教信仰自由”“国家保护正常的宗教活动”的宪法精神，信仰宗教或不信仰宗教，完全由公民自主选择，任何组织和个人不得强制公民信仰宗教或不信仰宗教，不得歧视信仰宗教的公民或不信仰宗教的公民。没有公民因信仰宗教或不信仰宗教而受到歧视和不公正待遇。新疆的相关法规规章，对宗教团体、宗教活动场所、宗教教职人员、宗教活动、宗教财产等作出了规定。公民宗教信仰自由权利与公民义务相统一，公民无论是否信仰宗教，都必须履行宪法和法律规定的义务。侵犯公民宗教信仰自由权利要承担相应的法律责任。
法律保护正常的宗教活动。公民在宗教活动场所内以及按照宗教习惯在自己家里进行的一切正常的宗教活动，如礼拜、封斋、拜佛、祈祷、讲经、讲道、诵经、烧香、弥撒、受洗、受戒、终傅、追思、过宗教节日等，都由宗教团体和公民自理，受法律保护，任何组织和个人不得加以干涉。为保障顺利完成朝觐功课，新疆实行有组织、有计划的朝觐政策。自1996年以来，每年安排包机组织信教群众前往沙特阿拉伯麦加朝觐，政府对朝觐人员的医疗、翻译等给予资助，并做好随团服务保障，确保朝觐活动安全有序。
The Regulations on Religious Affairs promulgated by the State Council of the People's Republic of China, and the Regulations of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region on Religious Affairs promulgated by the local government of Xinjiang both reflect the above principles of the Constitution that "citizens enjoy freedom of religious belief" and that "the state protects normal religious activities." It is a completely independent choice of citizens to believe in, or not believe in, any religion. No organization or individual may compel citizens to believe in, or not believe in, any religion; nor may they discriminate against citizens who believe in, or do not believe in, any religion. No citizen suffers discrimination or unfair treatment for believing in, or not believing in, any religion. Relevant rules and regulations of Xinjiang also have provisions on religious groups, venues for religious activities, clerical personnel, religious activities, religious property and related matters. Citizens' freedom of religious belief and their obligations are unified; citizens who believe in or do not believe in any religion must fulfill the obligations prescribed by the Constitution and the law. Anyone who infringes upon citizens' freedom of religious belief shall bear the corresponding legal liability.
The law protects normal religious activities. All normal religious activities, including attending religious services, fasting, worshiping Buddha, praying, preaching, reciting scriptures, burning incense, attending Mass, being baptized or ordained, observing extreme unction, holding memorial ceremonies, and celebrating religious festivals, that believers conduct at venues for religious activities or in their own homes in accordance with customary religious practices, are exclusive affairs of religious groups and the believers themselves. These activities are protected by law, and no organization or individual may interfere with them. To ensure successful pilgrimages for believers in Islam, Xinjiang adopts a policy of organized and planned pilgrimages. Since 1996 the Xinjiang government has arranged charter flights every year to take believers in Islam to Mecca in Saudi Arabia. The Xinjiang government funds medical care and interpretation for pilgrims, and offers other services to ensure safe and orderly pilgrimages.
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