Although it prides itself with being the world’s largest democracy, India has come under the spotlight for anti-democratic trends.
Religion and Democracy articles on Democracy Chronicles
These articles on Religion and Democracy concern the relationship with the world's many organized collections of beliefs, cultural systems, and worldviews that relate humanity to the supernatural and spirituality. This section also includes our articles about how the relationship between secularism and atheism with democracy. Also check out our section on World Democracy.
On The Coming End Of Roe v. Wade
Anyone who says that the evolution of law has nothing to do with politics is either very corrupt or very stupid. Laws evolved through the centuries.
Study: Christian Nationalism Linked To Political Violence Support
A constellation of beliefs known as Christian nationalism is linked to support for political violence in the U.S, according to new research.
PODCAST: When Religion And Democracy Collide
New book highlights the use of religious identity to fuel the rise of illiberal, nationalist, and populist democracy.
Religious Leaders Pressure Biden To Pass Voting Law
President Biden is facing more pressure from Religious leaders to shepherd the passage of voting rights legislation through the Senate.
LAPD Documents Show What One Social Media Surveillance Firm Promises Police
The services marketed by social media firm Voyager raise concerns about how the use of such products by police threatens rights.
Pope inadvertently quotes Putin to chide West’s Afghan war
Pope Francis recently criticized America’s involvement in Afghanistan citing Russia’s Putin while thinking he was quoting Angela Merkel.
7 States Still Have Bans On Atheists Holding Office
Seven states, in violation of the freedom of creed in the US Constitution, nevertheless prohibit atheists from entering public office.
US Faith Leaders Join In Decrying Voting Restrictions
Faith leaders in Georgia, Arizona, and Texas are urging civic and business leaders to oppose voting-rights laws imposing voting restrictions.
Pakistan To Ban Islamist Party After Deadly Clashes
Pakistan has moved to outlaw a hard-line political party after two police officers were killed in protests after the group’s leader was arrested.