civil religion could not be included in a democratic government. The framers of the constitution clearly wanted to keep religion separate and out of politics. They witnessed what a terrible mess it can be when they are both mixed together. Even though a civil religion can eliminate conflict and inequality, democracy is not willing to sacrifice that freedom of choice to each individual.At first glance Rousseau seems to be promoting some form of democracy in The Social Contract. Upon closer inspection Rousseau’s description of democracy takes on the form of a more totalitarianistic nature, giving almost total control to the government over all the members of the state. His views are very optimistic assuming that no one would take advantage of the power given. Some might even label him as wanting utopianism.Works CitedRousseau, Jean-Jacques. The Social Contract. Trans. Maurice Cranston. New York: Penguin Books, 1968.---. The First and Second Discourses. Trans. Roger D. and Judith R. Masters. Ed. Roger D. Masters. New York: St. Martin’s, 1964....
