What is the condition "idea requirement" for naturalization application?Isn't it about religion?

In this column"Thought conditions" required when applying for naturalizationI will explain.

“Does the ideological condition mean religion?”I often get asked this question, but in conclusion,"Thought condition" does not mean religion.
So what will the content be? whatever happensAffects the result of naturalization applicationWill you do it?
An administrative scrivener will answer in an easy-to-understand manner as a naturalization application professional.

XNUMX. XNUMX.What are the ideological requirements for naturalization applications?

There are various conditions for a foreigner to apply for a naturalization permit in order to acquire Japanese nationality.
As one of the conditions for naturalization application, Article 5, Paragraph 1, Item 6 of the Nationality Act states:Thought (constitutional compliance) conditionsThe following contents are defined as.

Article 5

The Minister of Justice may not permit the naturalization of a foreigner unless he / she meets the following conditions.

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6 No.

After the date of enforcement of the Constitution of Japan, the Constitution of Japan or the government established under itHave never formed or joined a political party or other organization that attempts or claims to be destroyed by violence, or attempts or claims to do so.こと.

As can be seen from the content of this article, the ``ideology'' in the ideological requirement does not mean ``religion,'' but rather it consists of the principles of popular sovereignty, respect for fundamental human rights, and pacifism, and it is is the highest lawThe Constitution of Japanor is established under it.Japanese GovernmentTheThoughts that include destruction by violenceRefers to.
I have never attempted or advocated the destruction of the Constitution of Japan or the Government of Japan; I have never formed an organization that makes such a claim; I have never joined any such organization; butRequired as a "ideal condition" for naturalization applicationsabout it.
typicallyOrganized crime group members, anti-social force members, terroristsetc. do not meet this ideological condition, and it is difficult for them to be allowed to naturalize.

2. Is it only the applicant who is asked about ideological requirements? Does the family also have an influence?

The above ideological (constitutional compliance) requirements have an impactIt is not just the person applying for naturalization.
If the applicant has parents, siblings, etc. who do not meet the ideological requirements,Relationship with relativesis judged comprehensively, and in some casesnaturalization not allowed.

Relationships with relatives will be determined based on the following points:

[Range of influence of thought conditions]

• Whether or not you live together
• Relationship status
• Period of cohabitation/relationship

In this way, the ideological condition is based on a comprehensive view of the naturalization applicant's past career and relationships with relatives who do not meet the ideological condition. It is thought that the examination will be conducted to determine whether or not the person has an ideology that aims to destroy the Japanese government by violence.

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