Re: Is religion antithetical to democracy [formerly: Are Islam and Democracy Incompatible?]

Erica wrote:
> AE wrote:
> > I wouldn't say religion and democracy are generally incompatible, but 
> > there's a strong tendency in all three book-religions - the more 
> > traditional/fanatic the worse.
>
> I'm starting to think that any ideology only works as a form of
> government if the body being governed is only about 25 people or so.

I don't think ideology is able to replace a government at all, but it 
can be a strong support for governments.

But that's not the point: Fact is that the religions based on Bible 
don't have a democratic tradition and their followers were never 
supporters of democracy.