2/9/18: The Iraqi cultural center under the management and initiative of Saikh Hisham al-Husseini held an open dialogue under the relations between religion and politics last night!
The Iraqi cultural center under the management and initiative of Shaikh Hisham al-Husseini held an open dialogue under the relations between religion and politics last night!
Imam Elahi was one of the panelists who addressed the audience and answered their questions!
It was a good discussion on the issue of religion and politics and the meaning of separation of church and state.
Imam Elahi discussed this concept from different points of views!
Although in the USA which is a secular system and the constitution separates between politics and faith, still the motto is "In God we trust".
There is a prayer room in the Congress. We have a national day of prayer and also Thanksgiving!
In England the Queen is the head the Church of England!
In the US presidential elections. faith plays an important role in the candidates political campaigns!
Imam Elahi also spoke about the experience of Islamic Revolution in Iran in terms of religion and politics and the concept of Welayete Faqih from both supporters and also the opposition pointed of views!