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Which country does not practice secularism?
An example of a non-secular state is Saudi Arabia, which is officially a Muslim country. Most Saudis are Sunni, and a Shia minority accounts for about 10-15\% of the population. The legal system is based on Sharia, Islamic law, derived from the Quran and the Islamic prophet Muhammad’s traditions.
Why are government schools not allowed to celebrate religious festivals?
Answer: Government schools cannot celebrate religious festivals because it will be a violation of the government’s policy of treating all religions equally. This means that any interference in religion by the State has to be based on the ideals laid out in the Constitution.
What is the meaning of pseudo-secularism in India?
The Hindus form the majority religious community in India; the term “pseudo-secular” implies that those who claim to be secular are actually not so, but are anti-Hindu or pro-minority. The Hindu nationalist politicians accused of being ” communal ” use it as a counter-accusation against their critics.
Is India secular?
Calling India secular is to question the very essence of the Sanatana Dharma, commonly translated as ‘eternal path’ or ‘eternal way.’
What is the history of secular nationalism in India?
The answer is to be found in the history of the contest between secular and communal forces during the course of the Indian freedom struggle. Undoubtedly, the hegemonic idea which gripped millions of Indians was that of secular nationalism.
What do you mean by secularism?
1) ‘Secularism’ ideally signifies that a system of governance in a nation is in place whereby running the nation has nothing to do with any religion. But in India, we have a situation where Hindu temples’ revenues are fully siphoned by the government, and minorities’ places of worship are left unfettered.
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