Help me out I need to know Pros and cons about: Should world religions affect American foreign policy?

Answer 1

Any time a country deals with another country, it deals with the government and cultures of those countries. Governments and cultures more often than not reflect the religious values of a country. To ignore the religion(s) in a country is stupid and leads to stupid policies that reflect abysmal ignorance often with catastrophic consequences. Examples from history and current events abound showing the ignorance of government leaders, especially western colonial ones regarding other countries' cultural and religious values. Of course, leaders can and often do stick their heads in the sand, or a more convenient and darker place, and pretend that religion does not affect their dealings with other countries. If one country wishes to have any kind of dealings with another country that bases its laws and customs on a religion, how can the countries communicate without dealing with the religious issues that affect decision making?

Answer 2

World religions can't help but affect American foreign policy. It's not as if it's a choice. Even people who consider themselves utterly secular are adherents of some religion or other in the cultural sense.

Answer 3

Finally! people are opening their eyes to see the truth and the facts displayed here speak for themselves. After that great answer from gypsy_cat 345, i haven't got much to say except that people like Vanessa should look at the bigger picture and make her own assessments, rather than believing in what the media WANT people to believe. also, i don't think people should balme the Islamic RELIGION for the actions of ignorant so-called Muslims who claim they are acting on its behalf. secondly, i don't think Israel is JUST a small country that wants to be left alone. If this was the case it would not have waged a full-blown war on lebanon, killing thousands of people in order to regain 2 of their soldiers who were captured by Hezbollah. Shouldn't they think about releasing the 1000s of lebanese prisoners currently in Israel! Thirdly, Muslims do not have anything against Jews. The issue is with the Zionists and Israelis. BTW, I am NOT Lebanese. I'm simply stating what i beleive is the truth

Answer 4

Zionism is the main influence in US foreign policy - that is a political movement that is backed by certain -religions but not all -e.g. Talmudic (satanic, racist) Judaism and their useful idiot fundamentalist Protestant American Evangelicals.

Many Zionists, like the original founders of Israel who murdered and ethnically cleansed the existing Arab population like the Stern Gang and the Irgun, were atheist Communist Jews of east European origin, as are mainly the so called Neocons who direct US foreign policy currently.

Answer 5

The personal beliefs of the American people should affect American foreign policy, and as these beliefs are likely affected by their personal religious beliefs, it makes sense that this would be the case.

Answer 6

If America is seeking to establish credibility and confidence in Muslim dominated countries then religion MUST be a consideration in its foreign policy.

Currently Muslim countries seek America as conducting a war against Islam. If the President's office included an office in his cabinet who was a respected leader in America's Muslim community and could act as an Islamic ambassador-at-large, then this would go a long way in removing fears among Muslim countries. It would reduce the likelihood of future terrorist actions against the USA and open greater opportunities for democracy in those countries.

Answer 7

To a point yes. But making it the sole reason to affect policy is ridiculous.

Answer 8

religion n policies are seprated. i'm muslim but i believe that the concept of all religions is the same. it's nothing but love, peace n humanity. if our behaviors n our policies follow these 3 elements then we can change the world but i'm logic n i know it's impossible.

Answer 9

NO! This is something our forefathers were adamantly against, it is the primary reason behind the separation of church and state. Specifically, they wanted to prevent the pope from controlling American politics.

Answer 10

No, but some cultures have a tendency towards violence which stems from their religion. It should be about the violence, even if that is related to their religion. Safety first, political correction second.