What is the relationship between religion and politics?

Religion mobilizes religious sensibilities of people in order to get their support to capture power; while politics uses intrigue, diplomacy, and makes attempt to win public opinion either democratically, if the system allows it, or usurps power with the help of army, if the society is under-developed and backward.

What is the connection between power and religion?

Religion has power structures that require and justify its existence, spread its influence, and mask its collaboration with other power structures. Power, like religion, is in collaboration.

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How does religion have an impact on politics?

Religion in politics covers various topics related to the effects of religion on politics. Religion has been claimed to be “the source of some of the most remarkable political mobilizations of our times”. Various political doctrines have been directly influenced or inspired by religions.

Is there such a thing as political Islam?

Various strands of Political Islam exist, with most of them falling under 2 the umbrella term of Islamism. Graham Fuller has argued for a broader notion of Islamism as a form of identity politics, involving “support for [Muslim] identity, authenticity, broader regionalism, revivalism, [and] revitalization of the community.”

How are political entities not the savior of the world?

When we follow the teachings of the Scriptures, we become the light of the world as God has intended for us to be (Matthew 5:16). Political entities are not the savior of the world. The salvation for all mankind has been manifested in Jesus Christ.