Question

why it is important to seperate religion from state

Answer 1

For bringing secularism

Answer 2

The separation of the State and religion in democratic societies is important because of the following reasons:

1 .It helps a country to function democratically.

2. The tyranny of the majority and the violation of Fundamental Rights can be very harmful to the people belonging to the minority. So, it protects people from any type of religious violence.

3 .It protects the freedom of individuals to exit from their religion, embrace another religion. It gives people the freedom to interpret religious teachings differently.