GOOD EXAMPLE OF MIXING RELIGION AND POLITICS.
By K P PASWAN. There is no good example of mixing politics with religion, as both are poles apart in modern world. In ancient times good governance meant the religious nature of the state. Wars were fought not only to expand the geographical limit of the kingdom but also to expand the religion of the winner kings. One particular religion still believes in spreading religion by indulging in violent activities. In Europe Crusade took place between two major religions and continued for more than one hundred year. There were no actual winners. Political scientists in ancient time openly espoused the cause of religion. Till the end of 19 th century we find every known country being guided by religious philosophy. But it is a hard truth that religion played important part in contributing to modern science. A few scientists like Galileo was punished by religious leaders for scientific thinking while scientists like Newton and Charles Dar...