Political Science · Western Political Thought
Which is Not one of the views of Machiavelli on Religion?
AHe criticized the Roman Catholic church and Christian values and morality itself
BHe remained silent on his views on the afterlife, eternity of the soul and salvation
CHe praised the pagan civic religions of ancient societies such as Rome
DHe believed that the Ruler should not use Religion in manipulating people's emotions ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) He believed that the Ruler should not use Religion in manipulating people's emotions — It is wrong to say Machiavelli opposed using religion to manage people's emotions.
Explanation
★It is wrong to say Machiavelli opposed using religion to manage people's emotions.
★He actually believed the ruler should use religion to shape and manipulate popular emotion.
★For him religion was a useful political instrument for unity, obedience and civic spirit.
★He sharply criticized the Roman Catholic church and even Christian morality for weakening states.
★He admired the pagan civic religion of ancient Rome for making citizens brave and patriotic.
★He largely kept silent on personal questions of the afterlife, the soul and salvation.
★So only the claim that he rejected the political use of religion misstates his view.
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