Problem
Religious discrimination in politics
Other Names:
Active religious prejudice in politics Nature:
Discrimination in politics on the grounds of religion, including the official banning of certain religious sects and the denial of the right to vote to adherents of a religion other than that officially recognized by the state, hardens religious intolerance and conflict and may lead to war in extreme cases.
Incidence:
The denial of the right to vote on grounds of religion occurs mainly where there is an established state religion.
Broader Problems:
Religious discriminationDiscrimination in politicsUndue religious influence on secular life Related Problems:
Religious discrimination in educationReligious discrimination in the administration of justice Aggravates:
Religious conflictBanned religious sectsDenial of political rightsDenial of religious libertyGovernment persecution of religion Reduced By:
Anti-clericalismStrategies:
Reducing religious discrimination in politics Subject(s):
Government → PoliticsReligious Practice → Religion
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
D: Detailed problems Date of last update
04.10.2020 – 22:48 CEST