cannot be compelled to take any oath which is contrary to his religion or belief. 242. The Constitution in its Preamble declares Zambia a Christian nation while upholding the right of every person to enjoy that person’s freedom of conscience or religion. Although the dominant religion in Zambia is Christianity, the Preamble has no legal effect and by no means does it imply that Christianity is a State religion. 243. The State party tolerates the practice of other major religions such as Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism and the Bahai Faith. Members of these religions are free to exercise their freedom of worship. The Commission may wish to note that these religious institutions have established their own places of worship throughout the country and are also free to establish educational institutions such as schools, colleges and universities. 244. In Zambia people are free to attend educational institutions of their choice, including those not of their faith. 245. All religions in Zambia have various publications which are accessed through their places of worship, libraries and other distribution points. For example, Jehovas Witnesses produce their publications at a place called Bethel city and use the same place to distribute the same. The Islamic Society has libraries where materials on Islam can be accessed. The Bahai Faith has a Secondary school where their faith is propagated. The Catholic Church produces publications on its faith and teachings, which are distributed at catholic bookshops around the country. All these religions exist side by side and in harmony with one another. Zambia has never experienced religious intolerance. 104