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A wide array of literature exists that examines the connection between religion and American politics. The majority of the literature shows that religious individuals tend to be more active in politics, but scholars have demonstrated many explanations as to why this occurs. It is more challenging to determine an individual’s participation in politics and religion than it is to define further demographic aspects, which have a consequential effect in influencing voting patterns because of lifetime religious and political participation variation. Smidt (1999) finds that socioeconomic demographics, such as education and age, significantly affect religious and political participation. Wolfinger (1980) contests Smidt’s (1999) conclusions with his

Throughout the ages there have been several main religions to include Christianity, Judaism, Roman Catholicism, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Islam. There have been wars in the name of religion, as well as massacres for the same reason. However over the last century there has been a shift in ideology, a fracture in religious ideology that have caused multiple subgroups of the originals to form and prosper which have I believe came to be because of multiple wars.

The Islamic religion is currently world's second largest and fastest growing worldwide and there are approximately about 1.6 billion population in the world believe in Islam which is nearly one-fourth. “Over fifty countries have Muslim-majority populations, while other groups of believers are clustered in

Like language, religion is a foundation block of cultures.  Religion confers identity on people and influence dress, language, house types, and major community buildings.  Religions have sets of doctrines and beliefs, they generally have rituals.  Many have holy books and vast bureaucracies.

I think American’s view the importance of religious beliefs in their presidential candidate highly. Their beliefs can ultimately affect the policies and laws they put into place during their time in office. Most of the hot topic issues in politics that are discussed today such as gay marriage, abortion, the death penalty, war on terror, can be viewed differently by people of various religious backgrounds. Therefore, I fell many people seek the faith of who they vote for to align more closely with their own personal and spiritual

The United States of America has its history written in religion. Religion and government are important topics in almost every citizen’s daily life. The act of extricating religion and politics has been a complicated topic for many years. Because the United States of America has so many roots in religion, many political figures prey on the religious beliefs to benefit their image in their civil duties as a public servant. The United States of America been an advocate of separating the activities of organized religion and the policies and legislature of government matters. Thomas Jefferson wrote, “American people which declared that their legislature should make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise

Given all of this information, it would seem very apparent that religion plays a huge role in presidential elections. This is true, but not necessarily in the way that one might think. According to an article in the Huffington Post, most Americans say that it is important for the President to have strong religious beliefs, even if the beliefs differ from their own. This information seems to undermine what the media would have us believe. In addition, constituents tend not to know or be confused about the candidates’ actual religion. Only four in ten citizens could correctly identify Mitt Romney’s religion and forty-six percent of American’s said they

Unlike churches, sects are not organised through a hierarchy of paid officials. The only central authority which exists in the sect is a single charismatic leader, whose personality and perceived special qualities persuade the followers to adhere to his or her teachings.

The abundance of religion throughout history has left a profound impact. From the religions of the Mediterranean, such as Christianity and Islam, to the religions of the east, such as Buddhism, their spread has affected many governments and their leaders. The exchange between religion and governments have made governments grapple with new ideas and cultures.

Christian Universalism is a school of Christian theology that is focused on the doctrine of universal salvation. This doctrine holds the third position and believes that eventually all human beings, regardless of their faith, will be saved and will enjoy everlasting life with Christ. This doctrine has been presented differently by those who advocated it throughout the centuries and various labels have been used to refer to this doctrine, including “Universal restoration”, “universal restitution”, “universal reconciliation”, and “universal salvation.”

In this modern day, there are some people who don’t like talking about religion or relating it to certain topics. Although this may be I think that religion definitely has an important role in politics. Whatever political party your in, your beliefs have something to do with why you believe in that party. Your own religious and moral beliefs have something to do with everything you do and act upon. These decisions and opinions are important to us and they make us who we are as people. I believe it’s the right of individuals to choose what they believe in whether it be religious, spiritual or nothing at all. As for political candidates, even though I believe it’s the right of an individual to choose their beliefs, I also feel that candidates

Religion is used in nations to unify citizens and create the collective identity. For example, Hinduism is a dominant religion in India, which gives India a sense of identity. However, religion can also divide people, because it might brew conflict. An example being the crisis in Syria, where there is conflict between Muslims and the other minority religions. People also may have spiritual connections to their land, the Aboriginals of Australia they have spiritual connections to their land. To the aboriginals, their life on their land and everything on it is sacred to

The Great Schism of 1054 that occurred in the Catholic Church has left a once united people separated because of conflict. These issues that tore them apart are still true today and the relations between Catholics and Orthodox Christians has yet to be repaired.

Does every religion have the potential to become a global religion? Or are some religions destined to remain local? Just like humans are not cookie cutters, ethnic religions do not fit the molds of universalizing religions. A universalizing religion is a religion that attempts to appeal to all people around the world; no matter their class, race or gender. An ethnic religion appeals to only one group of people that normally lives in a certain place.

Religion forms the foundation of cultural identity and has decisively shaped world civilizations based on differing, but not exclusive, views of ultimate value: mercy and benevolence in Buddhism, morality and ethics in Confucianism, respect in Shintoism, devotion and mystical unity of divine Self in Hinduism, obedience and perseverance in Judaism, love for the Creator and one's fellowman in Christianity, and submission to the will of Allah in Islam.