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RELIGION AND POLITICS  

Religion and Politics

Niccolo Machiavelli believed that religious dedication undermines political power. Here you'll find an examination of his political and religious theories, as he wrote of them in his famous book "The Prince".

In a reaction to such groups as Moral Majority and other religious groups, there are many who feel that religious convictions and statements should have no place in public discourse? Others disagree. In today's world, who's right?

Where is the line drawn between politics and religion? The trend is showing that the line is becoming blurrier and blurrier.

This editorial piece explains an Evangelical pastor's decision to speak out to his congregation about the political polarization of Christians who favor the right. Basically, it opens the door for Christians to realize their freedom of political beliefs.

Political theorists have argued for centuries if religion and politics are naturally intertwined or independent of one another. But history shows that religious principles often shape the code of behavior that governments implement for their citizens.

As the presidential election heats up, the religious posturing becomes more ridiculous and fanatical.

Religion can have a positive effect on someone social life and can lead to prosperity through religious group contacts. But even if you are religious, the benefits from your associations are not guaranteed.

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This is how I don't get fooled that one party or another is more 'moral' or any single candidate can impose a religious imperative upon a secular government and a pluralistic society, and why I think it's unseemly to mix Religion into Politics.

How do the candidate live the Religion they claim to practice.

A look at reader responses to articles about God, religion and Christianity. Do you downgrade simply because you disagree? Why members of AC should uphold a higher standard.

Global Warming debate takes a toll on the truth, and in the process, threatens different public careers.

An analysis of the clash between traditional beliefs and new ideas, specifically as seen in science fiction and politics.

Our society is so different, Our kids lead the world as consumers yet our grammar schools are pure autocratic. How does America produce only fair grammar schools and yet

After three-year battle, the FDA finally approves "morning-after" birth control pill for adult women 18 and older.

Religion encourages people to look hopefully to a better world to come, minimizing the social problems of their world. A link exists between religious beliefs and societal benefit. But is there a link between religion and adolescent behavior?

An essay on whether rock music, as Allan Bloom states, is damaging to the youth of our culture because it appeals mainly to our passions and not to our ability to reason. Or whether rock music, as Beatrice Aaronson states, can bring about harmony and unity.

Government policy makers go against our constitution when passing laws based on religious beliefs.

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Only a few years ago, if you were to say, "Environmentalists will find common ground with the devoutly religious, and will work towards a goal that could change the course of history," you would be written off as crazy. However, you would have been right.

If there was a US Supreme Court decision that turned the late Jerry Falwell into politics, it was Brown v. Topeka Board of Education (1954), not Roe v. Wade (1973).

We all have certain issues that get our hackles up-abortion, capital punishment, gun control, religious traditions-and writing is a form of personal expression.

An in-depth analysis of what both the Republican and Democratic American political parties have done right and wrong, and what they each must do to maintain political dominance.

For years and years, the debate as to the origin of human life, whether it was brought about by a creator or just by a series of coincidental, random scientific eve

History does indeed have a bad habit of repeating itself in America, because we do not have a sense of our own past.

I understand that you may be nervous about going out on a first date with a lady you are very interested in. Making a first impression can be a very tricky thing, this article will help you.

Yasmin sits quietly at the kitchen table, preparing to go outside without her veil for the first time in eighteen years....

Thomas Paine views America not as a City of God, but as a City of Man. He was not alone in that view among America's architects.

If they're separate, why do we swear our Presidents in with the Bible, or why does our currency state: "In GOD We TRUST"?

Do we have to be sure to attend every Sunday? Does heading off to a "building" really make a difference? Is it religious or spiritual? What exactly is it that we are trying to teach our kids?

This article is for those who wish to empower themselves with more confidence and self-respect. Becoming a person of confidence requires that five particular building blocks be a part of your foundation.

Faith and politics are two different things. It is obvious that our politics will be guided by our faith, but just how confused are we getting?

A common sense approach to severing the link between the climate, the weather, and CO2 levels.

Throughout history Pluto has caused both wondrous and catastrophic changes in our political systems.

Faux's view best reflects politics today in its social concerns and obstacles for political change, which will be elaborated on as this paper progresses.

This is a question and answer articles that highlights some of the more general questions asked about LDS poltical candidates like Mitt Romney.

In 1960, Senator John F. Kennedy addressed a gathering of Protestant ministers to assure them that his religion would not influence his decisions as President. The 2008 campaign shows how much some things have changed, and how much others have stayed the same.

Have you really considered every element of gaining visitors and then retaining the visitors to your site? There is a new humanistic approach to web site development now, and it's a very successful formula.

An essay on what differentiated Venice from other city states during the Renaissance, focusing on trade, govnernmment, religion and art.

Today, St. Patrick's Day is celebrated worldwide with all things green, but this fascinating holiday has its roots deep in the Christian religion and traditionally honors the St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland.

I was born in Eastern Kentucky, a bastion of Democratic politics. My family moved from Kentucky, to Indiana, when I turned ten years of age, but my parents remained staunch Democrats.

During the first portion of Reconstruction, Americans were uninterested in politics. As interest peaked in the late Nineteenth Century, topics like women's rights, racism and religion were on everyone's mind.

Offers a series of philosophical considerations in the realm of politics, including the nature of government and to what end such an entity should exist within society.

This piece discusses techniques, outcomes and various aspects of abortion. It is written from a uniquely unbiased viewpoint by a true expert: an abortion recipient, a loving mom, and a counselor for young women - all roles I fill via personal experience.

Amartya Sen talked about his latest book, Identity and Violence: The Illusion of Destiny, hosted by the World Bank InfoShop. Here are some reflections on Identity's place in Globalization and a hopeful precursor to the book's potential insights.

Review of two texts focusing on the impact of a market-controlled media system. Highlights the problems of a profit-driven system and its effects on media content and democracy.

Wesley's preaching and new doctrine had broad effects in religion, societal morals, and politics in the 18th century. Perfectionism undermined the power of the church and the ability of the government to legislate through it.

This is a look at some of the murals on the Falls Road and Shankill Road in West Belfast, Northern Ireland after a trip that I took in May 2004. The images are truly unforgettable and help to literally paint a picture of life in West Belfast.

A look at the roles that different religions have had in modern society.