country the State is separate from religion and faith is a question of conscience for each individual. The abrogation from the Penal Code of the sanction for religious propaganda does not mean that we shall abandon atheist propaganda and educational work with the people. We hold the firm belief that these efforts will help to consolidate patriotism and national consciousness and that the interest of our nation and our homeland transcends any religious distinction. With their unique historical maxim "the Albanian's faith is the fact of being Albanian", our Renaissance forebears have bequeathed to us a heritage of enduring and very great value for our own time. Our Party and State will strive in the future to uphold our revolutionary patriotic traditions so that the question of the defence of freedom, independence, sovereignty and unity of the people will always transcend that of religion. 23. Deportation and expulsion as administrative measures were instituted in our country in specific historical circumstances and served to consolidate and protect our social order. However, in the present circumstances, with the development of our social and State order and the changes carried out in order to strengthen the rule of law and safeguard the interests of the citizens of our country, there is no justification for maintaining and applying the current decree on deportation and expulsion as administrative measures. A further reason for repealing this decree is that, in contrast to our entire legislation, coercive measures by the State are not linked by the commission of a criminal offence to individual responsibility and personal guilt. Besides, this decree is also at odds with the ongoing amendments to our legislation and the extension of the legal defence in the investigatory stage and during court proceedings. 24. The repeal of this decree will not create a vacuum because deportation
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a political statement or declaration, discussing the separation of state and religion, the abolition of administrative measures such as deportation and expulsion, and the importance of national consciousness and patriotism. The language used is formal and official, suggesting a government or party document. The topics discussed are related to the organization and functioning of the state, rather than specific economic or social issues.

**Category**
Politics, Government