Religion and Politics

Secularism: The concept of separating religion from politics and government.

Religion and democracy: The relationship between religious beliefs and democratic principles.

Religion and human rights: The relationship between religious beliefs and the protection of human rights.

Religion and globalization: The impact of globalization on religious beliefs and practices.

Religious fundamentalism: The beliefs and practices associated with extreme or radical religious movements.

The role of religion in conflict: The relationship between religion and conflict, including religious-based violence and wars.

Religious tolerance and pluralism: The concept of religious tolerance and the practice of respecting and accepting different religious beliefs.

The impact of religion on society: The influence of religious beliefs and practices on various aspects of society, including politics, education, and social norms.

Religion and gender: The role of religion in shaping and reinforcing traditional gender roles and expectations.

Religion and environmentalism: The relationship between religious beliefs and environmental stewardship and sustainability.

Religion and economics: The impact of religious beliefs on economic practices and policies.

Religion and healthcare: The influence of religious beliefs and practices on healthcare decisions and policies.

Theocracy: A system of government in which religious leaders hold significant power, often having influence over everything from lawmaking to education.

Secularism: A belief system that holds that institutions, government, and other areas of public life should be free from religious influence.

Nationalism: A political ideology that emphasizes the importance of national unity and identity, often elevating the nation above other considerations such as religion.

Carlism: A movement that originated in Spain in the 19th century, which is characterized by support for traditional Catholic values, as well as monarchism and anti-modernism.

Political Islam: A broad term that refers to the various ways in which religious beliefs and practices influence political thought and action in Muslim-majority countries.

Liberation theology: A set of ideas and practices that seeks to use religious teachings, particularly those related to social justice and the plight of the poor, to bring about social and political change.

Religious pluralism: A belief system that asserts that various religious beliefs and practices can coexist peacefully within a society, with no one faith dominating over any others.

Evangelicalism: A movement within Christianity that emphasizes individual salvation and the importance of evangelizing or spreading the faith to others.

Hindutva: A movement in India that seeks to promote the idea of India as a Hindu-only nation, often involving discrimination against religious minorities such as Muslims and Christians.

Separation of church and state: A principle that holds that government and religion should be kept separate in order to prevent undue influence of one on the other.