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Secularism
Explain theocratic state with example
A state governed directly by a priestly order is called theocratic.
Theocratic states, such as the Papal states of Europe in medieval times or in recent times the Taliban-controlled states, lacking separation between religious and political institutions, are known for their hierarchies, and oppressions, and reluctance to allow freedom of religion to members of other religious groups.
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Describe the most commonly prevalent conceptions, inspired mainly by the American model.
State the views to justify religion is a private matter, not a matter of state policy or law.
How religious discrimination can be prevented?
What impact the advent of western modernity had on Indian secularism?
How the secular character of the Indian state is established?
Why Indian secularism has been subjected to fierce criticism? Explain.
Write a note on Kemal Ataturk's secularism.
Which of the following do you feel are compatible with the idea of secularism ? Give reasons.
(a) Absence of domination of one religious group by another.
(b) Recognition of a state religion.
(c) Equal state support to all religions
(d) Mandatory prayers in schools.
(e) Allowing separate educational institutions for any minority community.
(f) Appointment of temple management bodies by the government.
(g) Intervention of state to ensure enter of Dalits in temples.Some of the key characteristics of the western and Indian Model of secularism have got mixed up. Separate them and make a new table.
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Western Secularism |
Indian Secularism |
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Strict non-interference of religion and state in each other’s affairs. |
State supported religious reforms allowed. |
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Equality between different religious groups in key concern. |
Equality between different sects of a religion is emphasised. |
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Attention to minority rights. |
Less attention to a community based rights. |
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Individual and his rights at the centre. |
Rights of both individual and religious community protected. |
What do you understand by secularism ? Can it be equated with religious tolerance?
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