Question

Why is secularism an important principle in a democracy

Answer 1

Answer:

In political terms, secularism is a movement towards the separation of religion and government (often termed the separation of church and state). ... This is said to add to democracy by protecting the rights of religious minorities.

Answer 2

Answer:

The principles of secularism which protect and underpin many of the freedoms we enjoy are:

1.Separation of religious institutions from state institutions and a public sphere where religion may participate, but not dominate.

2.Freedom to practice one's faith or belief without harming others, or to change it or not have one, according to one's own conscience.

3. Equality so that our religious beliefs

or lack of them doesn't put any of us at

an advantage or a disadvantage.