We The People of the Ecclesiastical Sovereign State of the Kingdom and Government of New ZION, strive to be the freest country in the world, to form an even more perfect union, establish justice, improve domestic tranquility, provide for common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of freedom and liberty for ourselves and our prosperity, ordained this constitution for the Ecclesiastical Sovereign state of the Kingdom and Government of New Zion. 

Article 1- General Rights

 The rights of the inhabitants shall never be abolished, neglected, or ignored for any reason. They can never be voted away or amended so that the integrity of the rights will always be maintained. There shall be no gray area concerning the unalienable rights of the people.The rights are absolute and shall not be interpreted to mean something they do not. As long as the founders of this constitution are still alive, it may be changed by them for any reason at any time.Those people are His Royal Majesty King Nicodemus and the Prime Minister. In the event of the death of one of these people the Royal Family, all 24 Elders, and both Quorums must reach a vote of at least nine tenths and have express permission from the King or Queen for a constitutional convention. The right to life- Everyone has the freedom to live. A fetus, from the moment of conception, has a right to live unless it causes harm to the individual carrying it.A person shall be allowed to kill in defense of their own life to stop something from killing someone else or to hunt wild game and/or fish. Rodents, Insects, Bugs, and Spiders of any kind are excluded.Citizenship and Naturalization A person born in New Zion is a natural-born citizen thereof until they may decide for themselves. Right to the pursuit of Love and happiness inhabitants shall have the right to love anyone or anything that they perceive that would make them happy unless it violates another inhabitant's rights. Inhabitants shall be free of interference from the people who love each other as long as both parties are of age, are mentally capable of understanding the concept of love, and are consensual.The concept of “Love shall be defended as, “Love Suffered long, and is kind; Love envied not; Love parades not itself, is not puffed up, doth not behave itself unseemly, seek it not their own, is not easily provoked, thicket no evil; rejoices not in iniquity, but rejoice in truth; Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, Love never failed.”(b) “Of age” Shall be defined as the physical age of procreation as well as the Moment one understands the concept of love and their duties to be able to survive and provide basic necessities for the physical survival of both parties. One party should be able to take care of the other party if they are unable to take care of themselves.Right to Bear Arms-All citizens shall be allowed to carry all the guns, Weapons, and ammunition they want equivalent to that of the military ( With the exception of weapons of mass destruction including but not limited to Nuclear, Atomic, Chemical, and Biological warfare), to unreceived, self-defense, and protection from tyranny and oppression after successful completion of an official certified weapons class and receiving a weapons permit. There shall be no gun-free zones except courthouses and places of incarceration. In times of war, weapons may be temporarily confiscated for the protection of the country, its borders, and its people but will be returned during peacetime. Any weapon that becomes missing in Action or damaged will be replaced or reimbursed for by the government. A well-regulated militia is necessary to the freedom of New Zion and shall not be infringed.A weapons permit background check will be required for a weapons permit. However, the permit shall be good until the first month of the Jubilee year, when it shall be renewed for a reasonable fee.Because the length of time may differ depending on when a weapons permit is issued, the price will be prorated in accordance with the length of time until the next Jubilee. The requirements to pass the background check will be as follows: no murders, no armed robberies, and less than four violent charges in 10 years. The King or someone he appoints will review the case for an additional fee and may grant a pardon for a person to acquire a weapons permit if a person cannot pass a background check and feels like they can reasonably explain their charges, however, the King or someone he appoints is not obligated to pardon a person and no refund shall be given for the consideration from the King or someone he appoints.Right to protect your Property and Living Quarters-In defense of one’s Belongings or the property for which one is the steward, an individual may use all means of force necessary to stop the theft, destruction, and/or vandalism of said property and not be held liable for said defense. Only enough defense to stop said theft, destruction, and/or vandalism will be tolerated, (refer to Article 3, Paragraph 5 concerning wild game hunting.Freedom of Speech, Petition, Expression, and of the Press-You can say and Publish anything you want as long as it is the truth and non-threatening. Any fiction or parodies shall be published with a notification of such. All inhabitants shall have the right to petition the Government or Royal Family and Elders; Whistleblowers will be held in the highest respect, offered asylum, and protected when exposing government or employee corruption or crime in any country. This right does not protect against treason or conspiracy against New Zion or loud noise that disrupts the tranquility of the community or plays, movie theaters, seminars, and similar group functions.Freedom of Association and the Right to Assemble- There shall be no law Regarding who a person cannot be in the presence of unless a person needs witness protection or acquires a protection order against another person. No person may knowingly entertain the presence or association of any known terrorists.Right to Your Own Body-Any person from the age of 14 and up shall have to right to do with their body anything they like as long as it does not violate someone else’s rights including but not limited to consumption of food or beverage, tattoos, piercings, possess and/or consume any alcohol, plant, or fungus by any means. Pregnant women forfeit this right automatically because they carry a living soul that can’t speak for itself.Freedom to Manufacture and Sell-In habitants of 18 and up may grow, Manufacture, prepare, and sell alcoholic beverages, organic plants, and fungi of any kind.Right to Health has a right to adequate healthcare for all Injuries, ailments, and illnesses at any time with confidentiality between the patient and healthcare provider and has the right to receive health records upon request to the healthcare provider if it is feasibly possible.Assisted Suicide-Only if a person has a terminal illness shall be allowed to have assisted suicide by any civilized means; however, a video of an individual’s testimonial desire to have assisted suicide and a notarized affidavit will be required for this option.Right to Education- Everyone has the right to the best education they can possibly acquire or the right to refuse to learn about anything they do not want to learn about and not be held against them or their parents. All education for the benefit and betterment of mankind and society is encouraged. All schools shall be free of charge when feasible and subsidized by taxes.Rights of the Handicapped person with a mental or physical handicap shall lose any rights or privileges but shall have equal opportunity such as those without handicaps. They shall have the right to any accommodations as physically or mentally needed as long as it is feasibly possible. Any test that can be verbally taught must be administered verbally or with hands-on experience in any New Zion School.Right to Immigrate-You have the right to leave the country at any time before conviction on criminal record or incarceration; however, if a citizen or inhabitant leaves for another country to avoid criminal prosecution, they shall be banned for life and shall be immediately deported upon return to the country. If a citizen or inhabitant leaves owing a debt to a citizen of New Zion, that debt shall be paid in full before re-entry to the country.Right to a decent living-Inhabitance have a right to reasonable Compensation for their services and the right to compare in a free market enterprise regarding the price and quality of their products and services. Inhabitants are allowed to sell their products and services anywhere in their communities on public property as long as it does not infringe on someone else’s rights or peace.Freedom from involuntary servitude- inhabitants shall not be forced to work unless they are in debt to another person or the government, but if they are mentally and or physically incapable of working to pay their debt, then they shall be exempt until they are mentally and physically capable to do so.Right, to Vote Citizens of the age of 15 and older shall retain the right to vote for political office, make suggestions of what to vote on, and actively participate in political activities. They must take a test of understanding of the political process. All inhabitants must be citizens of New Zion for at least seven years before they can vote.All places of incarceration shall have polling stations to allow prisoners to vote.Freedom from Unreasonable Taxation-There shall be no taxation without representation. Taxes will not be more than someone can afford and shall be based on a sliding scale.Right of Jubilee-Every seven years all debts except criminal debts shall be forgiven.Elderly Rights New Zion citizens age 70 or more shall have their lifestyle necessities provided for, if feasibility is possible, by the Kingdom and the Government of New Zion if they are productive for at least 10 years of their lives for the rest of their lives.Any person over the age of 59 serving a criminal sentence shall be transferred to an assisted care home where they shall not be allowed to leave until they serve the remainder of their sentence.Parental Rights Parents may keep their children unless deemed psychologically unfit to raise them or unless they violate 

 Article 2- Post Conviction Rights

Freedom from Cruel and Unusual Punishment People shall be treated with respect and dignity with no respect to charges, allegations, or accusations. If someone is incarcerated, they shall have reasonable accommodations’ including but not limited to clothing, shelter, food, medical care, educational and recreational options, access to the courts, legal library, safe and comfortable quarters, and access to the commissary. No arrest shall be made for a victimless or nonviolent crime. You are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. No person shall ever be beaten by an employee of the Kingdom or Government for any reason. Right to Comfortable Bedding Prisoners shall have the right to a comfortable bed of adequate length and width, sanitary sheets and blankets, and a comfortable pillow. Right to Heat and Air Conditioning places of incarceration must be able to maintain a comfortable temperature between 65 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit. Right to Conjugal Visitation-There shall be designated private rooms with Full-size beds and clean bedding in every place of incarceration for the purpose of scheduled seven-hour visitations. Right to limited Internet Prisoners shall have the right to use Wi-Fi services at all places of incarceration to promote education, entertainment, and communication. Email services and social networking shall be free. Prisoners may receive any device for internet access from their contacts for the purpose. Prisoners shall have electrical outlets next to their beds. All prisoners shall have the right to vegetarian or Vegan meal options and have three meals every day. Smoking-There shall be smoking and non-smoking sections in all places of incarceration and they may purchase smoking materials from the commissary store. Forfeiture of Rights prisoners, with the exception of mentally and or physically handicapped, shall be assigned a work detail. Disciplinary action will result from a refusal to work, Violence, or property damage, in which case a prisoner may temporarily lose their rights to internet access, Smoking, certain educational or recreational liberties, and visitation of any kind.  

 Article 3-Animal Rights

  There shall be no abuse of animals, except for rodents, bugs, spiders, or insects of any kind. Any animal hunted, killed, and slaughtered for food shall be attended to with the utmost respect and most painless way to the animal. All meat shall be Koshered and free of steroids or unnatural things. All animals that are pets shall have the same rights as humans, except for the right to life concerning wild game and fish. No animals shall be held liable for any crime. No license shall be required for hunting and fishing. However, no animal shall be hunted or fished for sport. All animals that are hunted and fished must be cleaned, dressed, and eaten. The death of the animals and fish must not be in vain; Hunting and Fishing will only be allowed in its appropriate season. Skins may be used for furs, but heads, antlers, and rabbit feed may be kept.

Article 4, Paragraph 4(c)

 Children are the property of their parents until the age of 15 and may be disciplined in any way the parents see fit except for physical damage more than strips or bruises. Stretching, Exercise, and Spanking below the waist on the back side of the body below the waist is acceptable, punishment. Both parents maintain the right to see, know, and develop a relationship with their children regardless of the way their parents feel toward each other if they are mentally and physically capable of maintaining that relationship. Only married couples have the right to conceive children. (Refer to  Article 4, paragraph 2-3)Welfare-Only married parents and disabled people have the right to Supplemental income from the Kingdom if they are unable to maintain their bills until their youngest child is 15 years of age. The disabled and seniors maintain the right to welfare as well. Divorce and Adultery- There shall be no divorce granted, and Adultery is a Crime that is considered to have victim(s).Children’s Rights Children have supervised visitation with their Parents as a bare minimum if they are not in their parent’s custody and want to have a relationship with their biological parents. Rights of due process of law citizens may enjoy all the procedures of the court system of New Zion to ensure they are treated fairly and with just cause. No person shall be deprived of their Life, Liberty, or property without due process. A person must be told of the nature and reason of the accusations against them at the time of said accusation. Hearsay and testimony alone shall not be used to convict a person. Right to face your accuser defendants shall have the right to face their accuser(s) in a court of Law.*   Right to council, and a Speedy Trial and Appeal-All people shall have the right to representation by effective council at a bench trial before one year has passed, from the date of their arrest and retain the right to three appeals, with no respect to the time limit, to the Kingdoms Royal Family and the 24 Elders of New Zion. You may choose to represent yourself at trial and keep your right to appeal. A Habeas Corpus may be filed with the Appellate Court, Supreme Court, or the King or Queen at any time for the production of new evidence or if an ineffective council can be proven. (c) Freedom from Double Jeopardy, Expose Facto, and Retroactive Laws-No person shall be held accountable for the same crime twice and any laws passed after the commission of said crime shall be nullified so as not to be injurious to the defendant unless it is to the benefit of the defendant. (d)  The integrity of an interrogation questioning of suspects shall have videos and audio recordings to ensure no threats, duress, coercion, blackmail, or violence is used to force a confession. No confessions shall be used in court unless it is recorded. Any testimony must be voluntary. (e) Freedom of Privacy inhabitants shall have the right to freedom of search and seizure, which is without warrant and probable cause, which is defined as: 1) Multiple creditable witnesses (three or more) of different families, or (2) physical evidence of criminal activity. If a warrant is issued for a search or seizure, it must be specific,, describing the things that may besearchedhed or seized. Any evidence obtained illegally is inadmissible and must be suppressed. (f) Right to Remain Silent People have the right to refrain from saying anything and not be punished for it. No threats, duress, coercion, blackmail, extortion, or physical violence may ever be used to force a confession of a citizen. (g) Constitutional Insurance person or branch of government shall violate the rights contained in this constitution for any reason. Anyone who violates these rights will be blacklisted, fired, and banned from future consideration of Kingdom or Government Employment opportunities for the rest of their life.