Religion And Politics

precision and correctness. Every matter in a person’s life should be just and balanced. This is the true essence of religion. In this sense, religion can be described as a set of values and standards. It transforms a person’s thinking and character. A religious person lives with humility, submits to truth, considers all people his own, sees no one as a stranger, treats others as he wishes to be treated, and holds himself to the same standard by which he judges others. In this way, religion distinguishes human life from animal life. Animals know only their own benefit. They are unaware of anything beyond self-interest. But a religious person lives by values and discipline. He does not act on impulse, but follows thoughtful decisions. He does only what is right and refrains from what is wrong. With this understanding, we can now see what relationship religion has with politics. The kind of politics that exists today has no direct connection with religion. However, indirectly, religion relates to politics just as it relates to all other human activities. If a person has truly embraced religion in its spirit, then whatever field of life he enters, his religious character accompanies him. His attitude in every matter will reflect religious values. For example, while walking on the road, he will follow traffic rules. In his job, he will fulfill his responsibilities with integrity. If he is a trader, he will