Politics and religion

Unity in Diversity. India is full of diverse linguistics, cultures, customs, castes and RELIGIONS. Religious diversity is one of the epicenter in any country's development and also it can be a reason for a country's downfall. The incidents of universal brotherhood along with the traumatic incidents of communal violence are experienced in our country. 

The question arises what is the role of politics in religion or what is the relationship between politics and religion. 

Let's get into this! 

The relationship between religion and politics is very much guided by religious differences in the country. Moreover, we have different considerations about religion and politics. They are:- 

1) Gandhian view of religion and politics: 

Mahatma Gandhi was the first to view that religion cannot be separated from politics. Politics must be guided by values drawn by every religion. Here Gandhi didn't mean by religion as any other religion like Islam or Christianity but the ethical values that are inherent in every religion. 

2) Humanist view on religion and politics: 

Human rights group believed that political power must be used to protect religious minorities, because in our country the victims of communal riots are from various minority groups. 

3) Women's movement on religion and politics: 

Women's movement demanded that religion must be guided by politics in such a way that it is a family law of every religion, which discriminates women, so government should modify these laws in more equitable manner. 

All these instances involve a relationship between religion and politics. Sometimes those who hold the elections should be able to regulate the practice of religion so as to prevent discrimination. But these political acts are not wrong as long as they treat every religion equally. 

Therefore, equality is the key to universal harmony among all religions.