Political Religions and Ideologies

True (A)

Political religion typically operates in totalitarian regimes with ideological dominance, while civil religion exists within democratic systems and promotes pluralism.

<p>deification</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Political Religion = Sacralization of political systems, ideologies, or leaders within a totalitarian context. Civil Religion = Integration of religious-like principles into a nation's political life within a democratic framework. Religion of Politics = Treating political ideologies or leaders with religious reverence, often appearing in less authoritarian contexts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Political religion can suppress dissent, undermine individual rights, and lead to authoritarianism.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It prioritizes the authority of a specific religious institution. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Unlike political religion, which often centers on a specific ideology or leader, civil religion typically draws from multiple religious traditions and aims for a broader, unifying moral framework.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Iranian</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Civil Religion = The use of theological language or concepts in political discourse. Political Paratheology = A system of government where religious institutions hold supreme authority. Theocracy = A unifying force that integrates religious symbolism into national identity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The use of phrases like &quot;city on a hill&quot; by presidents such as Ronald Reagan draws on Christian imagery to frame American ideals and political visions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Politicians might use religious rhetoric to justify or criticize foreign interventions, potentially shaping public opinion and influencing international relations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Theocracy is a form of political religion. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Theocracy</p> Signup and view all the answers

Sacralization of political systems or ideologies, often seen in totalitarian regimes.

Governments with absolute ideological dominance, intolerant of dissent.

An example of political religion with the deification of Hitler and Aryan ideology.

Marxism-Leninism as a quasi-religious ideology with sacred texts and rituals.

Treating political ideologies or leaders with religious reverence, overlapping with political religion.

A political movement during the French Revolution that sacralized politics.

Integration of religious-like principles in political life, fostering unity in democracy.

Blending theological elements with political ideologies, related to the religion of politics.

A government system where religious leaders hold supreme authority.

Expressions like 'In God We Trust' in U.S. politics.

Shared memories of significant historical trauma, like the Holocaust in Germany.

A system guiding legislation and civic duties based on values.

Religious stories used to justify political decisions.

Fusion of religious narratives with governance structures.

Religious rhetoric impacting international relations and decisions.