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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.

Pope inadvertently quotes Putin to chide West’s Afghan war

September 4, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Europe, Italy, Religion and Democracy, Russia, Vladimir Putin

7 States Still Have Bans On Atheists Holding Office

June 14, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American State Elections, Religion and Democracy

US Faith Leaders Join In Decrying Voting Restrictions

April 19, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Religion and Democracy, Voter Access

Pakistan To Ban Islamist Party After Deadly Clashes

April 16, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Pakistan, Religion and Democracy

Myanmar Democracy Protesters Launch “Easter Egg Strike”

April 6, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Myanmar Democracy Protesters Launch "Easter Egg Strike"

Anti-coup protesters in Myanmar took to streets Sunday in an “Easter Egg Strike”, carrying painted eggs as reference to the Easter holiday.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Burma, Democracy Protests, Political Artwork, Religion and Democracy

Iran Spy TV Show Ignites Controversy For 2nd Season

April 5, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Iran Spy TV Show Ignites Controversy For 2nd Season

A fabled Iranian TV spy thriller has resurfaced again, attracting the wrath of government officials and complaints from viewers.

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Iran, Journalism and Free Speech, Middle East, Political Artwork, Religion and Democracy

Islamist-Arab Party Might Determine Who Governs Israel

March 25, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

An Islamist-Arab Party Might Determine Who Governs Israel

Israel is currently in an electoral process. But the system in place could cause an Islamist-Arab party to determine who governs.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Israel, Middle East, Palestine, Proportional Representation, Religion and Democracy

Impact Of Ranked Voting On NYC’s Orthodox Jewish Voting Bloc

March 16, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Impact Of Ranked Voting On NYC’s Orthodox Jewish Voting Bloc

Jews have been a deciding factor in New York mayoral elections. It will be interesting to see how ranked-voting affects this situation.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American Local Elections, Election Methods, Jewish People, Minority Voting Rights, New York City and State Elections, Religion and Democracy

Criminal Conviction Of Saudi Women’s Rights Defender Upheld in Court

March 10, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Criminal Conviction Of Saudi Women’s Rights Defender Upheld in Court

Loujain al-Hathloul is a human rights lawyer who should be respected for her nonviolent advocacy in Saudi Arabia, not labelled terrorist.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Middle East, Political Dissidents, Religion and Democracy, Saudi Arabia, Women and Democracy

Georgia Republicans Take Aim at Role of Black Churches in Elections

March 8, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Georgia Republicans Take Aim at Role of Black Churches in Elections

Georgia Republicans are proposing new weekend voting limits, which could greatly limit political participation of black churches.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: African-American Voting Rights, African-Americans and Democracy, American State Elections, Minority Voting Rights, Religion and Democracy, Republicans, Voter Access, Voter Suppression

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