Question

What is secularism? Discuss the challenges before it.

Answer 1

the belief that religion should not influence or be involved in the organization of society, education, government, etc.

यह विश्‍वास कि सरकार, शिक्षा, समाज आदि पर धर्म का प्रभाव नहीं होना चाहिए; धर्मनिरपेक्षता, पंथनिरपेक्षता

Answer 2

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What is secularism? Dicuss the challenge before the practice of secularism.

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$\textbf{Secularism (धर्मनिरपेक्षता)}$ It is a political identity refers to not maintaining faith in any religion. But, Indian constitution defines it is an another way. According to the constitution of India " Secularism refers to give equal respect to all the religions and to promote all the religions equally."



$\textbf{Challenges before the practice}$$\textbf{ of secularism are :}$


◾ Communalism : It is the biggest challenge faced by the secularism. It can be defined just opposite of secularism. Communalism is a belief in which people of one religion consider themselves superior then other.


◾ Lack of awareness : Lack of awareness among citizens can also be a challenge faced by the practice of secularism. People having lack awareness can easily be misguided by any "Religious Leaders".


◾ Vote Bank in Politics : Political parties used the religion as their vote bank. They often give priority to one religion for making that particular religion their, $Vote\:Bank$.