Contrasting Religion and Politics: A Comprehensive Study

Grady, Christopher J.

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Contrasting Religion and Politics: A Comprehensive Study

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Grady, Christopher J. Contrasting Religion and Politics: A Comprehensive Study. rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/4cb348a1-5435-488c-ae56-f43d0545a5e3?q=2021.

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Grady, Christopher J.

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Church and community

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Abstract

Is the separation of church and state still necessary in today’s political world? I believe that it is. With everything that has happened in the past twenty-four months; COVID-19, refugees bombarding the boarder, the killing of unarmed black people, extremism at the capital, and Charlottesville, etc. 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 community. For example, Islam has traditionally held that all people owe obedience to Allah’s will. Thus, 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 concerns and needs of minority groups who are distinguished by their religion, as opposed to ethnicity, gender, or wealth.

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