Should Religions run Government ?

Question

Contention:
Reminiscent of old theocracies of Christianity and Islam,
if the legacy that epitomizes Theocracies lie in Crusades and Jihads;
if money politics and self determination represent today’s governments;
Would the lesser of the two prone to wars and provocation,
Necessarily validate (or invalidate) secular governance over theocracies ?

What’s your take (either way)? Read well.

Note: There is no one correct answer to this issue.

OPINION
- The paradox of secular roman legislature comprising of Magna Carta, includes accretions of religious doctrine.
- While it is indisputed that well run states by theocracies can persist, leadership falls onto one man whose best intentions based on the Koran or Bible, is assumed and may not necessarily serve all man. The instances of One man policies and his entourage, is easily exemplified in the former communist Soviet block and North Korea.

- If India has a government without bias of religion, why the instance of Pakistan? Surely not all attribution lies in the Separation clause.

ABRIDGED
andy2kbak...The journey is important, not absolutism and preordained conclusion.
S.Jesi.. Social laws governed by religion and governments are two separate issues.
cainisabl... The paradox of Magna Carta in Secular rules tend to promote equality while theocratic governments lend to extremities.

Of equal contention:
– sunam.. One man whose system is strongly rooted in religion would suffice;
– abz.. Religion with empirical or any other form of supported generally supported evidence would suffice; however,
– Bette.. Beliefs can be used to obfuscate important issues of governance.

Personal belief and governance do not belong in the same camp for the given reasons below.
– Aaron, Miria.., MBYBE..,Garry F, water.., EAHar.., Pinar..

In Abstentia – nice..

george p - No on account of ability and range of experience
Lilithrev... and PvteFraze...- No on account of fundamentalism, dogma, hence inability to accommodate other ideas in action.

ccc4jesus - on account law was largely contributed by biblical inference. (But as did Islam and the religions before.)

Askers CHOICE in this order:

andy2kbak - journey is what matters, not the ends in themselves;
cainisabl - for the complex issue raised;
E.A. Harry - the inability of masses to distinguish the nuances that the two generate;
sunamwal - reminder that altruistic one man
S.Jesinth V - respect for other's religions;
supported governance can sometimes work;
water nixie - well illustrated segregation.

Well what's Yours ?

Answer 1

Ha ha ha you sure know how to start a fight !

Answer 2

Most of the English speaking world is ruled by laws that descend from the Magna Carta, a document crafted by the Roman Church. Judeo-Christian principles influence most levels of our government in America. That said, I don't believe that a government should openly advocate a religion or make decisions based on religous doctrine. Secular rule tends to promote equality while theocratic governments tend to run to the extremes.

Answer 3

You have chosen to quote negative examples only. There have been very negative democracies too. History would also provide to you exemplary readings from governments run by strictly-religious people. Where the head of state also led the congregational prayers... In Islamic Texts, there is a(very occasional,congregational) prayer which 'must' be led by the Chief of the Government, and he 'must' take along with him, the minorities(nonMuslims), the children, and! and the pet animals. That is the prayer for rains, in time of severe drought. Of the humans, all sould be in their poor old clothes.

Answer 4

in last two decays islam been used as a political tool, at first during cold war against Russian occupation in Afghanistan, ,,, but in fact when political islam got the power in iran, then become terrorist state and become a major danger for civil liberty and civilised achievement of human kind. so religion should be personal matter and should not be allowed to interfere with politics.

Answer 5

No. And NO!!! If religions were to run government, freedom of religion, and just as likely, freedom of speech, would be obliterated. If religion ran government, that's twice the excuse to commit the atrocities that the world has been trying to eradicate.

Answer 6

no.
Religion will restrict others and people will sooner or later will not have freedom in their choice of religion. Keep politics and religion away from each other!!! if they are combined, they can reak a lot of damage.

The ancient civilizations have enough proof that when you mix politics and religion, you get end of societies.

Answer 7

It depends. The muslim countries have muslim law and british has christian law but India has a government without any religion based. It gives full freedom to all .But all countries respect other peoples religion. So why should"nt it?

Answer 8

No, but the government sure likes to slap sanctions on Christianity these past few years.

Answer 9

Id rather spend my lifetime in the presense of someone searching for enlightenment than five minutes in the company of one who thinks he's found it. Religious rule would condemn too many people to death. Youre either with 'em or against 'em......

They are all mad... and I believe in father christmas..

Answer 10

When the Christianity ran governments, it was known historically as the Dark Ages. It was the peak of Christian power.

Answer 11

confused but no I do not think religions should run governments religion is a personal choice. governments can be founded on religious principals but not run by religious leaders. they would take away free will making us all prisoners to their believes