THE ROLE OF RELIGION IN WORLD POLITICS

The Role of Religion in World Politics

Introduction:

Throughout the 20th century, in fact, sociologists, political commentators have declared as fading, the weakening of religion in the industrial era, indeed even predicted its disappearance (Smith 2003). For a long time, the religious factor was not welcome in the Western social sciences, particularly in international relations theories: many politicians are still reluctant to the idea of integrating it into their reflection, convinced that religion will remain confined to the private sphere, and that many other ideological dimensions would be much more relevant to envision international affairs. Nevertheless, various events have occurred.

Religious factor appears broadly that way, inviting international relations theory to rebuild it, especially in their analysis of the dynamics of confrontation. Since then, we can no longer count works on the subject religion to return, and the consequences of a 'clash of civilizations'. (Pittman 2004) This revival is therefore a remarkable phenomenon of our time, which should be taken into account for the study of contemporary international relations.

Decisions based on religion

Socio-cultural issues, such as the relationship between God and man, individuals and groups, citizen and state, parents and children, as well as different views on the importance or the rights and responsibilities, liberty and authority, equality and hierarchy, "Huntington (1996). It is in these areas where the differences lie, and Huntington suggests that the distinction is false, the conflicts will illuminate.

Religious influence can benefit society as a whole, because the religious beliefs generally preach about improvement and justice in society. With regard to laws respecting any institution of religion, they are unconstitutional (Hanson 2006). However, interpret it means not passing any laws that establish national church. Obviously, a law forbidding religion theft relationship, but it is for also necessary peace and order in society. Religion is about personal progress and righteousness, but its consequences could be for the advancement of society. Thus, a government can set goals that secular purpose, but contain The Great ideas of religion.

People want religion as a factor in policy decisions In the survey conducted in 2000, Pew Research Center in America, 70% of candidates interviewed expressed their desire for their President have strong religious beliefs Religion acts as a moral compass that govern political decisions that can benefit people

Examples

Take the example of stem cell research. This has the potential to cure many genetic diseases and will be a revolution in medicine and human affairs. Nevertheless, despite this potential, religion has suspended production and promotion of life, and the further development of life. This mode of human creativity is to reproduce the creative power of human potential. Rather, they use some sentimental rubbish argument that the cell as a man. If and when I scratch my arm and dead skin cells from the cereal, the same result of the same biological entity stem cells. This is just one example of how idiotic superstitions such as religion always do more harm to humanity than any other ...