Demokracja potrzebuje religii
Democracy Needs Religion

Summary/Abstract: The article advances such arguments for why democracy needs religion as: (1) The oaths of office and US courts are expressions of some of the reasons why democracy needs religion in that the oaths invoke God as a needed standard of truth, justice, and morality that is transcendent to the republic. (2) Religion is necessary, but the state should not establish a religion, though the people's belief in the immortal soul, since it is the root of all-important notions of human dignity, freedom, and equality, should be supported by the state. (3) Without religious grounds, there would be no foundational truth upon which to base grave moral decisions, and without sound moral decisions, all people would not be able to pursue life, liberty, and happiness as they should. (4) Religion defines ideas that help people remain firm in their personal and political resolve so that they do not fall prey to a totalitarian regime. (5) Religion helps curb the actions of materialistic greed and hedonism that inhibit all people from flourishing in a true democracy.

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