Government Vs True Religion
Government vs. True Religion Government plays a huge role in society. Government enforces the laws of the country and religion compels its subjects to comply with its manmade regulations. So how many decisions should government and religion be allowed to make for us? Should government and religion be allowed to dictate our lives? According to John Locke, he believed that "the care of souls is not the magistrate’s business" (10). Whereas Voltaire, the author of Candide, believes that a society governed by religion is a farce. What is the role of government and religion in our society? Government should not be allowed to interfere with true religion, and there should be a separation of church and state. This is established so that the government's
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Religion is based on rules, regulations, and traditions. While church is based on a freedom to worship as you wish without force. These two belief systems often get easily confused. Many people flee from the church because they see it as a system of rules that they must follow. Locke states "The only way to change men's opinions is through light, and you can't produce light in someone's mind by torturing him" (4). The church is not based on rules but they are striving to reach one purpose, reaching out to other people to save their souls and bring them to salvation. Religion is sometimes one of the results of government getting involved with churches. This changes the faith from a belief and relationship with God to a force that causes many to flee from …show more content…
The government helps ensure that citizen's rights are protected and no one is discriminated against because of their beliefs. Government helps promote freedom of assembly, and they strive to defend the common good. By making sure that life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness are secured. Religion is sometimes used to dictate members of society; therefore it is not an important part of society. True religion on the other hand allows citizens to create morals and reach others with the message of
Religion is based on rules, regulations, and traditions. While church is based on a freedom to worship as you wish without force. These two belief systems often get easily confused. Many people flee from the church because they see it as a system of rules that they must follow. Locke states "The only way to change men's opinions is through light, and you can't produce light in someone's mind by torturing him" (4). The church is not based on rules but they are striving to reach one purpose, reaching out to other people to save their souls and bring them to salvation. Religion is sometimes one of the results of government getting involved with churches. This changes the faith from a belief and relationship with God to a force that causes many to flee from …show more content…
The government helps ensure that citizen's rights are protected and no one is discriminated against because of their beliefs. Government helps promote freedom of assembly, and they strive to defend the common good. By making sure that life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness are secured. Religion is sometimes used to dictate members of society; therefore it is not an important part of society. True religion on the other hand allows citizens to create morals and reach others with the message of