This thematic issue asks about the role of religions and religious actors and conspiracy theories/theorists in democratic and authoritarian regimes in general. Special attention is given to the current Covid-19 pandemic. since the relevant state of emergency obviously endorses the persuasiveness of conspiracy theories and makes the comparison with religions necessary. In this respect. https://olivebookmarks.com/story19598837/antibacterial-activity-of-selenium-nanoparticles-copper-oxide-senps-cuo-nanocomposite-against-some-multi-drug-resistant-clinical-pathogens