Question

The problem begins when religion is seen as the basis of the nation. Explain the statement.

Answer 1

Religion is used in politics in exclusive and partisan terms. This manner of using religion in politics is communal politics. The communal problem becomes acute when : • Religion is seen as the basis of the nation. • When one religion and its followers are discriminated against another. • When people start believing that beliefs of one religion are superior to those of other religions. • When the demands of one religious group are formed in opposition to another. • When the state power is used to establish the domination of one religious group over the rest.

Answer 2

The following are the reasons in support of the given statement:

1. Any nation becomes communalism when it began giving more importance to religion. In this situation, the people of one particular religion can dominate society.

2. The people of a particular religion acknowledge themselves as superior to other faiths. This can divide the society between majority and minority.

3. The dominated religion, when mixed with politics, can harm the leaders and political parties of other religions.

4. Thus the government can ignore the needs and demands of other religions.

5. This can lead to the misuse of state power and can lead to communal riots in the country.