In an article in The Washington Post, Pamela Constable exposes what she describes as an ominous turn India has recently taken into religious intolerance.
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.
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.
India’s new citizenship bill discriminates against muslims
Indian government’s recently proposed law to grant citizenship based on religion violates India’s international legal obligations, Human Rights Watch.
Freedom of Worship: Russia crackdown on Jehovah’s Witnesses escalates
Last week’s raid on Jehovah’s Witness campsite latest example of escalating crackdown in Russia on Jehovah’s witnesses targeted on basis of their faith.
Reasons why political Islam is a threat to democratic gains in Tunisia
Tunisia is the only Arab Spring country to enjoy democracy. However, it faces threats from political Islam fielded by regional neighbors like Saudi Arabia, UAE.
Journalists in Indonesia whip up persecution of Gafatar religious movement
Persecution of the Gafatar religious movement in Indonesia has been rife. Sadly, journalists are contributing to this through their reporting of a story.
Iran women stadium ban: detained women should be released
Gender equality in Iran continues to suffer for religious reasons. HRW called for the release of women detained on grounds of an Iran women stadium ban.
Fighting Far-Right Violence and Hate Crimes
The April 27, 2019, San Diego synagogue killings by white supremacist rehashed the issue of fighting far-right violence. Brennan Center revisits the matter.
Behind Populist Authoritarianism: Brazil and Other Recent Hellscapes
Brazil is a country whose citizenry rarely enjoy good governance. They were doing well in recent years despite the fact their politicians seemed to be regularly impeached, locked up or otherwise disgraced.
Controversy Over Displays Of Christian Bible In Pennsylvania Elections
One voter has been frustrated to find Bibles routinely displayed in her polling place. She has confronted poll workers on multiple occasions.