Question

Why is secularism an important principle in a democracy?

Answer 1

Secularism is an essential feature of democracy as it is founded on liberal attitude and brings in tolerance in the social-cultural milieu. These two would lead to protect the principle of cooperation on which the democratic value fraternity is based. This fraternity is essential for protecting equality and liberty and thereby delivery of justice. Thus secularism is a tool to ultimately ensure delivery of justice in a democratic state. Secularism may be hard or complete separation of religion and state it, Soft that is based on religious tolerance. As regards india, being a plural society it practices Soft secularism.

Answer 2

Explanation:

SECULARISM AND DEMOCRACY GO HAND IN HAND:-

# It enables people of different religions to live in civility within respect to all faiths.

# It is a part of democracy which Grant's equal rights.

# It safeguards democracy by limiting the powers of the majority.

# It protects the equal rights of minorities.

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