The Role of Religion and Politics




Steel on Steel Radio Broadcast show

Summary: Taking time off this weekend but never fear there's a program here Philosophy summer continues with an examination of the role of religion in influencing politics It's quite often suggested that religion shouldn't be involved in politics However religion has been instrumental in securing freedom throughout history including the civil rights movement in this country We'll rerun an interview with producer Bud Boltman from CNN dated January about his book Revolution by Candlelight which narrates how movements leading to the downfall of the Soviet bloc all began in churches Then we'll pick up the mini-thread on globalism with another history