~~March 2, 2015~~
Religion and Politics
The relation between religion and politics continues to be an important theme in political philosophy, despite the emergent consensus (both among political theorists and in practical political contexts, such as the United Nations) on the right to freedom of conscience and on the need for some sort of separation between church and state.
One reason for the importance of this topic is that religions often make strong claims on people’s allegiance, and universal religions make these claims on all people, rather than just a particular community.
it is probably inevitable that religious commitments will sometimes come into conflict with the demands of politics. But religious beliefs and practices also potentially support politics in many ways. The extent and form of this support is as important to political philosophers as is the possibility for conflict. Moreover, there has been a growing interest in minority groups and the political rights and entitlements they are due. One result of this interest is substantial attention given to the particular concerns and needs of minority groups who are distinguished by their religion, as opposed to ethnicity, gender, or wealth.
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In 1630’s , Roger Williams in Massachusetts Puritan colony proposed that religious law should not be codified as civil law. For example adultery or not keeping the Sabbath might be sins but not crimes. Murder would be a sin and a crime. Not paying taxes would be civil crime only. They kicked him out.
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The “discrepancy” has always been there. SMH ….
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My father left our church when they started talking politics at the pulpit. He said religion is private to each person, and is not a political platform.
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My thoughts exactly!!
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