An exciting and dynamic approach to the relationship between religion and politics, this book by Algernon Sidney Crapsey challenges the common belief that they are inherently separate issues. He liberally cites examples from history to present his argument that the religious life of a community inevitably affects the political life of a state, and that active religious faith can contribute to a better society. This book is indispensable for readers interested in philosophy, politics, history, and religion. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.