Religion: Power Dynamics and Belief Systems in Political Contexts

Chapter Highlights:
- Religion: Foundations of religion’s impact on politics.
- Feminist Theology: Feminist critiques of religious doctrines and their political implications.
- Hinduism: Hinduism's influence on South Asian politics.
- History of Religion: Evolution of religious thought and its political effects.
- Religious Conversion: Political and social effects of religious conversion.
- List of Religions and Spiritual Traditions: Overview of various religions and their political significance.
- Comparative Religion: Similarities and differences in major world religions and their political impacts.
- Idolatry: Political ramifications of idolatry in various cultures.
- Proselytism: Political effects of religious expansion.
- Christianity and Other Religions: Interactions and impacts on politics and culture.
- Major Religious Groups: Political influence of major religious groups.
- Hinduism and Other Religions: Interactions between Hinduism and other religions.
- Orthopraxy: Political and social implications of religious practices.
- Criticism of Religion: Impact of religious critiques on political theory.
- Atheism and Religion: Political consequences of atheism versus religion.
- Religious Exclusivism: Effects of exclusivism on political conflicts.
- Religion in India: Religion's role in Indian politics and policy.
- Hindu–Islamic Relations: Historical and political interactions between Hinduism and Islam.
- Women and Religion: Gender politics within various religious contexts.
- Soteriology: Political significance of soteriology in shaping values.
- Religious Syncretism: Blending of traditions and its political and cultural impact.

"Religion" offers a profound understanding of how religion shapes political systems and societal norms, making it essential for anyone interested in the intersection of religion and politics.