Should religion be kept out of politics?

Depending on historical backgrounds of countries, the answers may well vary, and they all make sense. It’s important for any country to try to find the optimal policy, but in my view, religion should be kept out of politics. Now let me explain the details.    

First, democratic countries today follow the principle of “Rule of Law”, so they must only follow the law and nothing else. If a government starts to favor a particular religion, its administration becomes unclear, and religious beliefs will override parliament resolutions. This may also violate the principle of “religious freedom” in turn, which would threaten the social stability.     

Next, in modern countries, it is essential to establish, implement, and evaluate each policy based on scientific evidence. On the contrary, religions rely on faith and belief. This leads to ineffective policy-making, so often fail to meet the public interest.           

In conclusion, we must see “separation of church and state” as an important principle that supports a sound democracy in present day. To maintain this, we should not undermine this by looking for any loophole. Thank you for your attention. [183 Words Type-F2]