Question

can someone explain the western model of secularism?

Answer 1

Western model of secularismWe have read that there needs to be separation between political institutions and religion. Now what kind of separation. Separation means complete separation where state does not interfere in religious affairs at all.this is western secularism. Or should state interfere in religion so as to remove evils in it. This is Indian secularism. Let me explain more on this.Features of Western model of secularismState will not intervene in the affairs of religion. And religion will not intervene in the affairs of the state. Each have separate sphere of its own. No public policy will be drafted on the basis of religion. And the state cannot aid any religious institution. It cannot give any financial support o educational institutions run by religious communities. State donot intervene in the affairs of religion till the time religion is working within the limits of the law. For example: if a religion does not allow woman to become a priest , then the state can do little about it. If the religion does not allow some community to enter in its temple, then the state cannot do anything about it. State does not give community based rights or minority rights. This was because; most of the western societies was religiously homogenous except the presence of Jews. So they focused on individual freedom and equality and inter religious issues were neglected.

Answer 2

this is pretty My Muslim response to the concept of Western secularism