ABSTRACT
In this Prologue, I discuss the power of religion by observing the teachings of John Locke and John Stuart Mill, aiming to learn from their wise counsel. I discuss the boundaries of religious freedom and the concept of toleration, explaining that toleration needs to be proscribed to avoid self-defeat. I also advocate a separation between state and religion. Such separation is required to enable coexistence between religion and liberal democracy. Lack of separation between state and religion will inevitably lead to coercive theocracy.
