As Mr. Shrinsky's question in his post: Think back to the beginning of the year where we saw the natural connection with religion and power. Has this changed at all? I think to our current, and however ridiculously early, presidential race. The struggle among the Republican candidates seems to center on who is more religious. This even goes way back in our nation's history, but has become increasingly more dominant in national politics. Think of the 2000 and 2004 elections - "values" voters (code for relgious) clearly favored one side over the other. Why this connection? Is this still relevant in the age of democracy?
I responded to this question by commenting on his blog, because I believe that power can still be linked to and found in religion. For example, many topics in the Republican debate, like abortion, tie back to reilgious morals and values. Therefore, religious values can effect power. Also, even though Barrack Obama's family is Muslism and he grew up in Africa, he has become a popular Democratic candidate of late: maybe it is because of his diversity. I believe that religious is still key & can effect the leaders that we choose.
P.S.
Go Hillary!!!!
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