Religion also shapes the way people view the political system, either positively or negatively. Religious groups preach different sets of beliefs/ideologies and provide individuals with a perspective of politics that revolves around their own faith.
Imagine religion as a pair of glasses through which you see politics. Just like how different glasses can change your perception of colors or clarity, religion influences how you perceive and engage with political issues.
Theocracy: A form of government where religious leaders hold power and religious law is dominant.
Secularism: The separation between religion and state affairs in governance.
Religious fundamentalism: An extreme adherence to religious doctrines often associated with resistance to modernity or secularism.
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