The Grave Dangers of Merging Politics and Religion

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The Grave Dangers of Merging Politics and Religion: A Fatal Threat to Pluralistic Societies

Introduction

Throughout the course of human civilization, societies have gradually recognized the necessity of separating religion from politics. The role of politics is to govern the state, maintain order, and safeguard citizens’ rights; religion, by contrast, is a matter of personal belief and spiritual pursuit. When the two remain separate, society can maintain pluralism and harmony. However, once religion is drawn into politics—especially when rulers use state power to enforce religious doctrines—pluralistic societies inevitably fall into division, hostility, and violence. This is not an abstract concern but a grim reality repeatedly proven by history.  - More -