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Discuss with example how religion has its share of some deep-rooted problems.

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Religion has its share of some deep-rooted problem: 

(i)One can hardly think of a religion that treats its male and female members on an equal footing. In religions such as Hinduism, some sections have faced persistent discrimination.

(ii)For example dalits have been barred from entering Hindu temples. In some parts of the country, Hindu woman cannot enter temples. When religion is organised, it is frequently taken over by its most conservative faction, which does not tolerate any dissent.

(iii)Religious fundamentalism in parts of the US has become a big problem and endangers peace both within the country and outside.

(iv)Many religions fragment into sects which leads to frequent sectarian violence and persecution of dissenting minorities.

Some More Questions From Secularism Chapter

Do you think that the separation of state and religion is sufficient for the existence of a secular state? Explain with suitable examples.

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.

Western Secularism

Indian Secularism

Strict non-interference of religion and state in each other’s affairs.

State supported religious reforms allowed.

Equality between different religious groups in key concern.

Equality between different sects of a religion is emphasised.

Attention to minority rights.

Less attention to a community based rights.

Individual and his rights at the centre.

Rights of both individual and religious community protected.

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