Why Religion in Politics is Dangerous Today
The idea that governments should “protect” the religious beliefs of their citizens is laughable, if not outright dangerous. What does that even mean? Are they supposed to be the arbiters of faith, stepping in to shield people from religious criticism or, worse, promoting one religion over others under the guise of protection?
It’s a slippery slope, and anyone paying attention knows exactly where that road leads. The moment a government starts meddling in religious affairs, what we’re really talking about is a slow, inevitable creep toward theocratic rule. And trust me, history doesn’t look kindly on those experiments.
Look at the global trends. Countries like Indonesia, Bangladesh, and the Philippines — where religion runs deep — are all for it. About 90% of adults in these places want leaders who defend their religious values. On the surface, it sounds like people just want a leader who understands their moral compass, right? Wrong.
What they really want is control — a leader who uses religion as a weapon to uphold a specific belief system while marginalizing anyone who doesn’t fit that mold. It’s not about protection; it’s about domination.
