should religion mix with politics?

Answer 1

Just like you should mix ammonia and bleach. Both are nasty, but if ya put them together, they'll kill ya.

Answer 2

Firstly NO! But this is why... I am very interested in the Bible and study it in some depth, I have learnt that to be a Christian we must follow Christ's example exactly - no deviation whatsoever! When Jesus Christ was on the earth, on at least one occasion, people tried forcibly to make him king, but he refused, he rejected all political power. Before his death Jesus was asked by the Roman governor if he was a king, Jesus replied: “My kingdom is no part of this world. If my kingdom were part of this world, my attendants would have fought that I should not be delivered up to the Jews". John 18:36
Jesus was definitely no part of politics and true Christians today are also no part of it. Like oil and water they do not mix!

Answer 3

No religion shall not mix with politics according to some christian opinon as when Jesus was in the world he told to the pharaisees that let that belong to ceaser be to ceaser and that belong to God be to God.
but no the other hand some christian believe that Religion and politics shall mix as Jesus showed that religion is more important than politics when he threw the money lenders out of the temple.

Answer 4

Well, when you look at the spread of Christianity it can all be thanks to politics. Right after the crucifixion people, particularly Romans, were afraid of this new sect of people. Some Romans even thought they were cannibals for "eating the body of Christ." (aka communion) Christians went into hiding.
Now, because of the great roads that the Roman empire built Paul was able to travel and spread the story of the Disciples and his personal Christ story. So because of the political system Christianity began to spread.
Years later came Constantine. He is considered the first Christian Emperor, even though he technically didn't become Christian until he was baptized on his death bed. He saw that the rich were becoming Christian and decided it was about time to make Christianity legal. Politics at work.

So I ask you- whether or not we should mix politics, how can we keep from mixing?

Answer 5

Since religion seems to be an inseparable part of most cultures (as an atheist, this pains me greatly) I see no way of eliminating it from politics. I try not to dwell of those things that can't be changed. Better, I think, to understand reality and do the best you can with what you have.

Answer 6

Only in so-called Christian countries. The UK cannot be secular because the head of state is also the head of the church and only Anglican churches are allowed to ring the bells.
Turkey is a secular state. Although 80% of the population is Muslim, their day of rest is Sunday, not Friday.

Answer 7

God is in control of this world.

Religion should mix with politics in terms of following the corruptness of politics. But it must tell the people thus say the Lord.

Answer 8

It shouldn't but it does these days, unfortunately 'cos politics is not strong as before, it needs something more to mobilize people and some foolish use religion.. sorry for my poor English, I'm not English mothertongue

Answer 9

It would be impossible to eliminate peoples influence without eliminating people. This works both ways. And under democracy everyone has the right of the vote.

Answer 10

Yes its a must. The bible says, Proverbs 29:2 When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice, but when the wicked beareth rule , the people mourn.

Answer 11

No. The fact that it often does, doesn't mean it should. Just because it happens doesn't mean the question is moot, and it doesn't mean it's right. It's not too late to take religion out of politics!