2006-11-21 18:03:22 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
It is a dangerous dichotomy. To resolve this Muhammad wanted to merge these two and preached a unified religion combining all the prophets and claiming himself as the last prophet; but still there was and there is war among the followers of the semitic religions. For the Roman Catholics the Church and the State is same. For the Muslims, loyalty to their religion comes first but still they have fought wars with Islamic states. Faith in God has actually nothing to do with commitment to the Nation. The Nation is a reality and it should take priority over faith which is internal relationship with the God. Territorial loyalty is man made and has its relevance in our regulated conduct.
2006-11-22 01:31:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
"religion" in the common sense of the word is not, a commitment and obedience to God- the ultimate authority, the eternal ruler who will remain when this earthly government is no longer, is above all, including commitment to the nation. But, because of my commitment to God, I have a commitment to this nation.
2006-11-21 18:12:18 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
The 9/11 terrorists probably thought so. I think that level of committment to religion can be dangerous. If religion would stay out of politics then it wouldn't be a problem. However, religious activists think they are following God's word and therefore they can't be wrong. When in reality most areas where religion and politics clash (abortion, gay rights, school prayer etc.) are not good vs. evil, but somewhere in between.
2006-11-21 18:32:17 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Religion is what you believe in, someone who changes his/her beliefs or compromises them is considered a hypocrite without principles. Commitment to the nation and religion do not have to contradict.
2006-11-21 18:07:08 · answer #4 · answered by rinah 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If by religion you mean commitment and obedience to God then absolutely, it is to be above all else.
2006-11-21 18:16:20 · answer #5 · answered by Rain 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, a man cannot fulfill commitment to Allah or God then how can with nation
2006-11-21 18:22:05 · answer #6 · answered by Moonboy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
oh to me yes, it doesnt matter which nation i am during a particular time but commitment to religion always comes first :)
2006-11-21 18:05:44 · answer #7 · answered by aishah 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I believe so, it's also above the church as seen during the Inquisitions.
2006-11-21 18:05:50 · answer #8 · answered by Sean 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I know Jehovah's Witnesses will not salute a flag or vote.
2006-11-21 18:06:21 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most definitely God is above all else.
2006-11-21 18:11:27 · answer #10 · answered by djmantx 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋