ANNOTATED REFERENCE PAPER

Annotated Reference Paper

Annotated Reference Paper

Berg, John C. 1999. Multiparty Politics in America; Polity, Vol. 31.

In this source, the author describes that the throughout human history, and freedom of religion is clearly not natural allies. On the contrary, freedom concern the poor and despised religious minorities, does not have a religious majority. Bainton classic study of religious freedom appropriately entitled exploit religious freedom. History of Christianity, in fact, is replete with examples of the "heroism" of religious freedom, arising from the resistance of the church on the freedom of others, than for herself and her repeated harassment of dissidents who have dared to challenge the authority of either the church or to embrace the teachings in conflict with the interests of the church. The position of the church became firm.

Caputo, John D.; Keller, Catherine. 2007. Influence of politics on religion, CrossCurrents: The Journal of Addiction and Mental Health.

According to the writer, in its unique ability to cause absolutisms authorize the conduct of the most xenophobic race, religion, when fueled by the power of the State, is often malignant. It is with this historical recognition in mind that the fathers of our Constitution wisely drafted the First Amendment establishment clause, which creates a wall between Church and State. Although she did not receive media attention, with the craving for religion come into public life competing interpretations of the establishment clause.

Choon, Ban Kah, and Goh, Robbie B. H. 2008. Singapore: Singapore UP and World Scientific, 135-144.

There is the debate over U.S. policy in the 1990's becoming more spiritual. Left discusses "Politics of meaning"; rights row over "family values". The reasons for this discussion will be based on the nature and limits of power.

David, L. Jacobs; 2006. The Art of Mourning: Death and Photography Afterimage, Vol. 23, P.20

Religion and Politics in America advances five theories for placement in a constructive spirit, sometimes bewildering complexity of the relationship between religion, politics and culture in American society. The thesis highlights the contours of the culture wars of religion and politics today, stressing the Americans are deeply divided over social values and lifestyles. Conservatives stress the importance of the traditional values: religion, marriage and family, discipline, heterosexual behavior, and opposition to abortion and gay sexuality. Liberals emphasize the importance of choice and diversity in all spheres of life, including religion, family and sexual life.

Fam, Kim Shyan; Waller, David S. & Erdogan, B. Zafer. 2004. The influence of religion on attitudes towards the advertising of controversial products, European Journal of Marketing, Volume: 38, Issue: 5/6, pp 537-555.

According to the writer, upon review of the three civilizations, religions and political views seem to reflect each other, with the exception of the Greeks. There religion began more balanced than getting extremist category. Later Greek religion has become somewhat more dissolved, paving the way for scientific thinking. In addition, their political views remain strong optimistic until late civil war between Sparta and Athens. Mesopotamia was very pessimistic perspective.

Fowler, Robert Booth. 2004. Religion And Politics In America, # Westview Press; ...