The story repeats over a century. A corrupt and violent leader seeks an alliance with religious institutions. He's already won over financial and other elites, and has a devoted core of grassroots followers, but he needs the kind of moral legitimacy that religious arbiters, many with their own large followings, can provide. Rich rewards await religious institutions that answer the strongman's call.
Religion and Authoritarianism: A Match Made…
The story repeats over a century. A corrupt and violent leader seeks an alliance with religious institutions. He's already won over financial and other elites, and has a devoted core of grassroots followers, but he needs the kind of moral legitimacy that religious arbiters, many with their own large followings, can provide. Rich rewards await religious institutions that answer the strongman's call.
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