Navigating Religious Values and State Regulations

The chapter delves into the complexities of balancing religious laws with state regulations, focusing on the permissibility and impacts of alcohol consumption in Islamic societies. It explores the harm principle in the context of alcohol prohibition in Iran and freedom of consumption in Turkey, highlighting the importance of individual choice and avoiding overly coercive governmental measures. The discussion emphasizes the significance of democratic processes in influencing laws and respecting freedom as a universal principle in governance decisions.