![]() ![]() But religious beliefs and practices also potentially support politics in many ways. Thus, it is probably inevitable that religious commitments will sometimes come into conflict with the demands of politics. For example, Islam has traditionally held that all people owe obedience to Allah’s will. One reason for the importance of this topic is that religions often make strong claims on people’s allegiance, and universal religions make these claims on all people, rather than just a particular community. ![]() The relation between religion and politics continues to be an important theme in political philosophy, despite the emergent consensus (both among political theorists and in practical political contexts, such as the United Nations) on the right to freedom of conscience and on the need for some sort of separation between church and state.
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