Chinese Christian activist Gou Hongguo sentenced by court for discussing political issues with other activists
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.
Changing Views on the Role of Religion in American Politics
The rise of the religious right is just a reflection of the changing nature of religion in American politics
Breaking Barriers With Milan’s First Muslim Councilwoman
Sumaya Abdel Qader has been elected as the first Muslim Councilwoman in Milan’s ancient history
Provocative Kuwaiti Artist Challenging Stereotypes
Changing nation is a canvass for up and coming Kuwaiti Artist Shurooq Amin inside capital city
North Carolina and Mississippi: The Degradation of Lives
When the personal beliefs of individuals become legalised and begin to negatively impact and degrade the lives of other members of society, it becomes a problem – not just a problem, an atrocity
Pope Highlights What Indigenous People Can Teach Us
Although he made headlines when, questioned about Donald Trump’s candidacy, he suggested that Christians should build bridges, not walls, much more newsworthy was the Pope’s apology to the indigenous people of Mexico
Why Prophetic Election Predictions Are Too Big in Africa
Many fortune tellers make big money with election predictions based on religious beliefs in Africa
A Look at the Work of the Republican Muslim Coalition
Toning down hateful anti-Islamic rhetoric is main goal of the nascent Republican Muslim movement
Religious Politics and Social Tension Throughout History
After 2000 years of religious politics leading to social chaos, it seems to be universal trend
Somali Government Official Says Christmas is Not Banned
The head of Somalia’s Banadir Regional Administration of the capital Mogadishu, said that he was not informed about the ban on Christmas celebrations issued by the national religious affairs ministry.