Religion and Politics

Kerry Explains Why Religion Is Relevant to U.S. Foreign Policy

Carol Morello of The Washington Post reports, “Secretary of State John F. Kerry said Tuesday that religious communities can play a role in achieving foreign policy goals around the world.” Speaking to students at Rice University, Kerry emphasized the role religious leaders play when working to solve difficult problems in foreign countries. The more we understand religion and the better able we are as a result to engage religious actors, the more effective our diplomacy will be in advancing the interests and values of our people,” Kerry said.

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