HISTORY
THE RENAISSANCE AND REFORMATION
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Corrupt
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Nonreligious
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To change
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Very religious
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Detailed explanation-1: -Secularism is most commonly defined as the separation of religion from civil affairs and the state, and may be broadened to a similar position seeking to remove or to minimize the role of religion in any public sphere.
Detailed explanation-2: -It means that the citizens have complete freedom to follow and practice any religion. Unlike countries like the United Kingdom and Pakistan, India does not have any official religion. In a secular country, the government treats all religious beliefs and practices with equal respect.
Detailed explanation-3: -107 Shares. In a helpful exploration of the term, Jeremy Rodell identifies three core principles of secularism: institutional separation, freedom of belief and no discrimination on grounds of religion. These conditions allow for ‘competing concepts of the good life’ to be pursued in society.
Detailed explanation-4: -As per the chapter on Understanding Secularism in Class 8, India pursued a strategy of dividing religious and state power. The division between faith and the state is referred to as secularism. Individuals in India have the right to live and practice their religious values, as guaranteed by the Indian Constitution.