What makes a religion "authoritarian"? Is it a system of rules? Or a governing body that is religious?
When does belief become political? Are beliefs inherently political? Inherently apolitical?
Are all religions ultimately authoritarian in that they generally have rules for how to be a good person or how to achieve salvation/enlightenment/nirvana/etc?
Is authoritative-ness a good thing or a bad thing?
How does a state backed religion differ from a non state backed religion?
When does belief become political? Are beliefs inherently political? Inherently apolitical?
Are all religions ultimately authoritarian in that they generally have rules for how to be a good person or how to achieve salvation/enlightenment/nirvana/etc?
Is authoritative-ness a good thing or a bad thing?
How does a state backed religion differ from a non state backed religion?