Zhasmina Donkova
Abstract
The question about dialogue and cooperation between different religious institution and
communities in Bulgaria and the role of government in this process is discussed during multiple
round tables and conferences. Not only organizations from the non-government sector, but also
governmental structures are engaged in the accomplishment of the practically efficacious model
of interreligious dialogue. The governmental policy on religions in Bulgaria is performed on the
grounds of the local regulation and its intrinsic main principles. The support and encouragement
of the dialogue between religions is set in the Constitution, where is stated that “The freedom of
consciousness and thought and the choice of religion and religious and atheistic opinions are
inviolable. The government facilitates the maintenance of tolerance and respect between believers
from different religions as well as between the believers and non-believers”. (Article 37, Paragraph 1)
AnnalsUnibuc-2012-61-02Donkova