Understanding Secularism
List the different types of religious practice that you find in your neighbourhood. This could be different forms of prayer, worship of different gods, sacred sites, different kinds of religious music and singing etc. Does this indicate freedom of religious practice?
Different types of religious practice:
(i) Jagran
(ii) Kirtan
(iii) Namaj
(iv) Mass
(v) Havan
Yes, this indicates freedom of religious practice.
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The Indian State both keeps away from religion as well as intervenes in religion. This idea can be quite confusing. Discuss this once again in class using examples from the chapter as well as those that you might have come up with.
Which one is a correct statement with regard to Saudi Arabia?
The most important aspect of secularism is its
The government cannot force Sikhs to wear a helmet while driving two wheelers because
In American secularism, there is a
The intervention of the State can also be in the form of __________.
In the United States of America, most children in government schools have to begin their school day reciting the ‘Pledge of _________’.
The most important aspect of secularism is its separation of religion from _________ power.
Government schools don't celebrate any ___________ festivals in the school premises.
The Indian State is not ruled by a _________ group and nor does it __________ any one religion.
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