Is it possible to separate politics from religion?
Is Compassion, pacifism, Peace and love political traits?
26-30, F
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Yes.
People of any religion can vote always left or right, or be swinging voters.
Most democracies choose to be secular and leave religion to each citizen's private choice.
However, religion can become politicised - such as with the issue of women's right to abortion versus the baby's right to life.
In recent years, various faiths have made huge efforts to get member of their own congregations installed as candidates.
Throughout history, many religious leaders have worked hard to convert kings and rulers, to get their support in bring about a nationwide conversion - and it has often worked.
I think in a democracy this is a mistake.
If one religious group gains too much power, it means that the freedom of the others could become severely compromised or worse.
One only has to look at the Inquisition, ISIS or the Taliban to see just how horrific it can become.
People of any religion can vote always left or right, or be swinging voters.
Most democracies choose to be secular and leave religion to each citizen's private choice.
However, religion can become politicised - such as with the issue of women's right to abortion versus the baby's right to life.
In recent years, various faiths have made huge efforts to get member of their own congregations installed as candidates.
Throughout history, many religious leaders have worked hard to convert kings and rulers, to get their support in bring about a nationwide conversion - and it has often worked.
I think in a democracy this is a mistake.
If one religious group gains too much power, it means that the freedom of the others could become severely compromised or worse.
One only has to look at the Inquisition, ISIS or the Taliban to see just how horrific it can become.
Abstraction · 61-69, M
@hartfire Hard core "-isms" and politics are a dangerous mix - it's not confined to religion. In twentieth century alone communism is responsible for deaths and genocides of more people than have occurred in all religions throughout history.
@Abstraction True. Excellent point. :)