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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.

Vatican Breaks Silence, Explains Pope’s Civil Union Comments

by DC Editors - November 4, 2020

Vatican Breaks Silence, Explains Pope's Civil Union Comments

In recent comments Pope Francis said homosexuals have the right to be in civil unions. The Vatican has now broken silence and explained the Pope’s comments.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Italy, Religion and Democracy

Is religion an antidote to populism or does it facilitate illiberal politics?

by DC Editors - September 21, 2020

Is religion an antidote to populism or does it facilitate illiberal politics? Can democracy survive without religion?

The relationship between state (meaning politics) and religion has long interested scholars. Renewed interest questions its impact of religion on populism.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Religion and Democracy, Worldwide

Ideology is Iranian regime’s raison d’être

by DC Editors - September 4, 2020

Ideology is Iranian regime’s raison d’être

“Anti-Americanism lies at the core of [Iran’s] state ideology, which casts [it] as the defender of Muslims against an expansionist, [USA], (Wang Xiyue).

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Dictatorships, Iran, Middle East, Religion and Democracy

Nigeria: Singer Sentenced to Death for ‘Blasphemy’

by DC Editors - August 11, 2020

Nigeria: Singer Sentenced to Death for 'Blasphemy'

Secular by law, Sharia courts are still allowed to operate in Nigeria. One such court sentenced 22-year-old singer Aminu Sharif to death for blasphemy

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Nigeria, Political Artwork, Political Dissidents, Religion and Democracy

Lebanese Dreams and Manhattan Explosions

by David Anderson, J.D. - July 11, 2020

Lebanese Dreams and Manhattan Explosions

[The] slow-moving disaster that has been the last 45 years of the Lebanese Republic should serve as a warning to multi-ethnic countries who can’t “get it together” – like ours now…

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Lebanon, Middle East, Religion and Democracy

The “Woke” and the Left’s Israel Problem

by David Anderson, J.D. - June 17, 2020

The “Woke” and the Left’s Israel Problem

Why is Israel bashing like hockey in Canada, drinking furniture stripper methanol in Russia, or shooting in the US – why is it such a popular pastime?

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Israel, Middle East, Religion and Democracy

An Atheist Perspective of Our Current Illness(es)

by David Anderson, J.D. - May 2, 2020

An Atheist Perspective of Our Current Illness(es)

Understand, this is a critique of a set of values, myths and rules, not believers. It isn’t bigotry either. Objecting to a set of beliefs is all fair game.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Religion and Democracy, Worldwide

Conservative Religious Army Rids White House of Rats, Snakes and Demons

by Steve Schneider - April 12, 2020

Conservative Religious Army Rids White House of Rats, Snakes and Demons

Delusion is the new coronavirus strategy of the Executive that has hired an evangelical movement to the task. It’s a good thing this is just satire.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Political Comedy, Religion and Democracy

India’s iconic democracy feels like it is under siege

by DC Editors - January 27, 2020

India’s iconic democracy feels like it is under siege

In an article in The Washington Post, Pamela Constable exposes what she describes as an ominous turn India has recently taken into religious intolerance.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Democracy Protests, India, Religion and Democracy

Why the West is losing the fight for democracy

by DC Editors - January 7, 2020

Why the West is losing the fight for democracy

Government by consent; equal justice under law; separation of church and state: these are the democratic principles under assault in much of the rest of the world.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Dictatorships, Religion and Democracy

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