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Is there any place for religion in contemporary politics and decision-making?
As I'm from the UK, many of my thoughts have been from the point of view of our society - I'm particularly interested in thoughts from those in different societies
Some of my thoughts:
Is it more transparent to stick to secular reasoning for policies, laws and decision-making?
Can a religious man or woman really separate their reason from their faith? Is it fair to try and ask them to? Can we hold them accountable for their decision if they claim their faith directed them? What about when Tony Blair or George Bush claimed God directed them in Iraq?
In a multi-cultural society with many religions, how do you justify using the religious teachings of one but not the other? Is it fair to subject citizens to your faith rules if they are not a member of your faith, e.g. what this site advises Western women should wear when entering Iran.
Does this mean it is fair to countries to ban the wearing of the Burka?
What do we gain from including religion in our decision-making?
What do we lose?
As I'm from the UK, many of my thoughts have been from the point of view of our society - I'm particularly interested in thoughts from those in different societies
Some of my thoughts:
Is it more transparent to stick to secular reasoning for policies, laws and decision-making?
Can a religious man or woman really separate their reason from their faith? Is it fair to try and ask them to? Can we hold them accountable for their decision if they claim their faith directed them? What about when Tony Blair or George Bush claimed God directed them in Iraq?
In a multi-cultural society with many religions, how do you justify using the religious teachings of one but not the other? Is it fair to subject citizens to your faith rules if they are not a member of your faith, e.g. what this site advises Western women should wear when entering Iran.
Does this mean it is fair to countries to ban the wearing of the Burka?
What do we gain from including religion in our decision-making?
What do we lose?