If politics serves as the only answer to serve the common people and religion as a remedy for the populous, then any connection between the two is bound to spell trouble. However, if we consider politics as the recognition and compromise of conflicting interests within a given unity of command, and religion as the core of the philosophical and permanent principles of life, then we cannot ignore the idea of the undeniable relationship between religion and politics. Therefore, the question should not be whether religion and politics should be connected, but what exactly should their connection be? The relationship between religion and politics is largely a common trend and has been an important topic in discussion with each other. One particular reason this topic seems to be so important is because religions make strong claims about the piety of their followers, and larger religions make claims about all people, rather than just their particular community. In certain circumstances it is inevitable that religious devotion may sometimes come into conflict with the demands of politics. “There has been a growing awareness of the power of religion and how it influences politics. Indeed, fundamental questions are being raised today about the very meaning and boundaries of politics, religion and theology.”1 However, religious beliefs and practices can also support politics in many ways. The extent and form of such support are equally important to the relationship between religion and politics. Politicians, regardless of any form of government, simply seek power, and intend to seize that power with the government and the party and make use of it. as they want. “Religion has come to shape political discourse in const...... middle of paper ...... 2011.” The essentiality of 'culture' in the study of religion and politics." Journal for the scientific study of religion 50, no. 4:639-653. Academic research completed, EBSCOhost (accessed 14 April 2014). 10. Sandalwood, Nukhet Ahu. 2012. “The Clash of Public Theologies?: Rethinking Religion in Global Politics.” Alternatives: Global, Local, Politics 37, no. 1:66-83. .11. Seta, Marco. “American Exceptionalism and Political Religion Today.” Faith & International Business, 10, no. 2:33-40 ).12. Domke, David and Kevin Coe. 2007. “God's Strategy: The Rise of Religious Politics in America.” Journal of Ecumenical Studies 42, no. 1:53-75 April 14, 2014).
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