According to Article 31 of the Belarus Constitution, a citizen "has the right independently to determine his attitude towards religion, to profess any religion individually or jointly with others, or to profess none at all." According to some observers, the government appears to support and give preference to the Orthodox Church, granting special financial and tax advantages in an effort to strengthen Slavic identity and unity. It's reported that the current President has stated that the preservation and development of the Orthodox Church is a "moral necessity."

In 2002 a law was passed aimed at limiting the activities of evangelical Christians. Religious organizations are required to register with the government. As of 2005, less than three dozen were registered, and registration was denied to several Protestant organizations.

Non-traditional religions and some Protestant and Evangelical faiths are viewed negatively as "sects." In 1997, the Council of Ministers adopted Resolution No. 39 which states that "all ... unregistered churches should be banned."