Secularism

Question 1

How does the Indian State work to prevent religious domination of various forms?

Answer 1

• No religion should be displayed in government spaces, such as schools, police stations, courts.
• Non interference - Sikhs don’t have to wear a helmet.
• Interference - Banning untouchability.

Question 2

What is secularism?

Answer 2

A secular state is one in which the state does not officially promote any one religion as the state religion.

Question 3

What are its objectives?

Answer 3

• That one religious community does not dominate another
• That some members do not dominate another members of same religious community
• That the State does not enforce any particular religion nor take away the religious freedom of individuals.