The former governor, Basuki Tjahaja Purnama of Indonesian capital of Jakarta is free after spending nearly two years in prison on a blasphemy conviction.
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.
Young Muslim-Americans Celebrate First Somali Woman in Congress
Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib first Muslim women to serve in Congress, were sworn into office Thursday, witness by young Muslim Americans and refugees.
How Religion Wrecks Democracy and Our Justice System
Religion is the foundation of our legal, political and electoral system still. Would you choose to download software built with 2,000 year-old logic onto your computer or fly on a plane built according to first century aeronautics?
Political Aspirations of Al-Shabab Leader Divides Somali Politics
Somalia federal Minister for Public Works Abdifitaah has resigned over the arrest and exclusion of a former al-Shabab leader from a regional election.
Muslim American Women Make History In Midterms
Casting a vote for former state lawmaker and Congressional candidate Rashida Tlaib was about making a difference and those that undermine stereotypes.
Our Experiment With Authoritarian Propaganda: American Relativism
It struck me that Alex Jones’ conspiracies, right-wing Eastern European propaganda, Assad’s propaganda, and the reality flipping views I heard one Thanksgiving weekend were eerily similar.
Evangelical Voters Fired Up But Also Conflicted Ahead Of Midterms
President Trumps claim of being supported by American evangelical voters flares debate with contradicting points ahead of 2018 midterm elections.
Citizens to Vote on Religiously-Themed Alabama Constitution Changes
The colorful amendments presented to citizens in this year’s midterm elections in Alabama are again showing why they have come to influence how Alabamians are known across the country.
VIDEO: Democracy’s Crisis of Identity
Identity has become a divisive political concept around the world. In recent years appeals to group identity have warrant the election of Donald Trump.
Crackdown on China’s Christian Churches Intensifies
Authorities are ratcheting up pressure on unregistered religious establishments with the intent of shutting down at least two-thirds of Christian churches.