To what extent has the interplay between religious beliefs and political power in shaping societies proven detrimental to the religion itself?
Consider at least two of the three Abrahamic faiths (Judaism, Christianity, and Islam) in your response.
Students should provide two rationales, both in distinct paragraphs, explicitly supported by either examples or references found within the reading, including page numbers. Debate the potential negative consequences of religious and political entanglements, as well as their historical contexts, while focusing on how these interactions may have affected the integrity or authenticity of the religious traditions themselves.
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