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Religion (mis)used as the opium of the masses in politics?

Religion (mis)used as the opium of the masses in politics?

Local government elections are around the corner and yes, it is that time again where election buzz dominates our media. I have been bitten by the bug myself. However I am concerned about the undemocratic and unscrupulous (I think) tendencies in political campaigns of likening political affiliations to religious ones. What is it with politicians and using religious connotations in …

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