Understanding Secularism - Class 8 - Social Science
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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?
Your neighborhood might have different forms of prayer from morning Namaz in the mosque to evening Aarti in the temple. You may observe worship of different gods, such as Lord Krishna, Jesus Christ, Allah, and Guru Nanak. Various sacred sites may also exist, including temples, churches, synagogues, gurdwaras, and mosques. You may hear different kinds of religious music - bhajans, hymns, gospel music, qawwalis, etc. The freedom to practice these diverse religious rituals and customs indeed signals freedom of religious practice and aligns with the secular ideals of a democratic society. The Indian Constitution allows individuals the freedom to practice their religion as they interpret it.
Will the government intervene if some religious group says that their religion allows them to practise infanticide? Give reasons for your answer.
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Objective | Why is this important? | Example of a violation of this objective |
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One religious community does not dominate another. | ||
The State does not enforce any particular religion nor take away the religious freedom of individuals. | ||
That some members do not dominate other members of the same religious community. |
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Sign up nowLook up the annual calendar of holidays of your school. How many of them pertain to different religions? What does this indicate?
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Sign up nowFind out some examples of different views within the same religion.
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Sign up nowThe 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.
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Sign up nowThis poster alongside highlights the need for ‘Peace’. It says, “Peace is a never-ending process....It cannot ignore our differences or overlook our common interests.” Write in your own words what you think the above sentences are trying to convey? How does it relate to the need for religious tolerance? This chapter had three drawings on religious tolerance made by students of your age. Design your own poster on religious tolerance for your peers.
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Discuss the concept of secularism and how it operates within the United States and India. What are the main differences between these two interpretations of secularism?
Secularism is the separation of religion from the state, aimed to ensure freedom of religion and prevent religious domination. In the United States, secularism maintains a strict separation, prohibiting the legislature from declaring an official religion or favouring a particular religion. The state and religion cannot interfere in each other's affairs. In India, the state can intervene in religious affairs, such as abolishing untouchable practices. Despite not being strictly separate from religion, the Indian state maintains a principled distance. The main difference lies in the level of state intervention; while American secularism upholds strict separation, Indian secularism allows for state interference based on constitutional ideals.
In the Indian Constitution, how are Fundamental Rights used to ensure the separation of the State from religion, and consequently, maintain a secular state? Elaborate on the implications and the challenges of this in contemporary Indian society.
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What is secularism?
Secularism is defined as the separation of religion from the State. It is a fundamental principle that ensures no religion is given official recognition at the expense of others, and no one is discriminated against based on their beliefs or religious practices. In India, secularism embodies religious freedom for all, where the State does not promote or enforce any particular religion but also intervenes to prevent religion-based exclusion or discrimination. This guarantees justice and equal treatment for everyone, irrespective of their religious beliefs.
Provide some examples of religious discrimination as mentioned in the chapter.
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Sign up nowExplain the incident of religious conflict mentioned in France.
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