Religious power, which, as I have already said, frequently identifies itself with political power, has always been a protagonist of this bitter struggle, even when it seemingly was neutral.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
Power is not just political. It can be cultural; it can be spiritual.
The political process is rough and tumble by definition, and being grounded in faith in a Higher Power has proven helpful in navigating the difficult terrain.
A great power has to have the discipline not only to go when necessary but to know when not to go. Getting involved in ethnic, religious civil wars is a recipe for disaster.
The intersection of religion and world politics has often been a bloody crossroads.
As a politician who cherishes religious conviction in his personal sphere, but regards politics as a domain belonging outside religion, I believe that this view is seriously flawed.
In every society in human history, including the United States, those in power seek to imbue themselves with the attributes of religion and patriotism as a way of getting greater support for their policy and insulating themselves from any criticism.
Religious conflict can be the bloodiest and cruelest conflicts that turn people into fanatics.
To this day I do not know whether the power which has inspired my works is something related to religion, or is indeed religion itself.
Politics in America is the binding secular religion.
When state and religion are one, religion becomes a means for the powerful to remain in power.
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