Worldview Politics

Christian View of Politics America's founding fathers took into account humanity's fallen nature and humanity's bearing of God's image when forming their new government. The Biblical view of man as sinful requires a civil government that keeps men in order through laws and a government to enforce laws.

Key Terms Politics: The art or science of running a government or state affairs. Government: Refers to the branches of government that administrate the affairs of a country.

Islamic Politics

Key Terms Global Islamic State: Nations universalized under Sha’ra law. This is some times accomplished through jihad. Theocracy- Any government ruled by a power claiming to be divine sanction

Jihad “ Jihad is the tool designed to bring Islamic order” 1.Creation and Original Islam 2.Prophets of Islam 3.Born Muslims 4.Global Islam

Superman and Bizarro

Islam Islam is international in its approach and does not admit barriers and distinctions based on color, clan blood or territory… it wants to unite the human race under one banner.

Islamic Issues Crusades Middle East ISIS/ISIL Caliphate Islam in the U. S.

A caliphate is a form of Islamic government led by a caliph —a person considered a political and religious successor to the Islamic prophet, Muhammad (Muhammad ibn ʿ Abdullāh), and a leader of the entire Muslim community

The Islamic Studies Center of NWA To provide a place for Muslims to offer the five daily prayers and participate in other religious affairs. To administer the religious affairs of the community by following the Quran and Sunnah. To convey the message of Islam and its teachings to Muslims as well as non-Muslims in Northwest Arkansas. To strengthen the bonds between Muslims in the community. To engage in community service through charitable givings, helping the needy and humanitarian efforts. To promote better interfaith relationships through cultural and educational activities.

The Islamic Studies Center of NWA 1420 West Center St. Fayetteville, AR 72762

Marx/Lenin Politics According to Marxism, a socialist economy lays the foundation lays the foundation for the best form of democracy. However ultimate utopia is found in Communism.

The ideal state A purposeful battle: Class antagonism One class must be oppressing the other class Without this conflict the state is no longer necessary.

From Capitalism to Communism 1 Capitalism 2 Revolution/Dictatorship 3 Communism

Classes Bourgeois - wealthy ruling class Proletariat - common people working class Proletariat Dictatorship is a necessary transition to communism.

The Ultimate End The ultimate beliefs of Marxism is that social evolution and biological evolution will lead humanity through capitalism and the need for formal government to perfect communism ( Marxist Salvation).

Cosmic Humanism and Politics Self law - the legal point of view that actions are lawful if they come from the god within and unlawful is they are imposed by an outside authority.

Postmodernism and Politics The basic idea of postmodern politics is an extension of fundamental postmodern thought and philosophy into the political arena. Major ideas include the concept that no single “truth” can be established about anything, including good and evil, and that ideas should be deconstructed to find meaning.