Question

why secularism is important characteristic of democracy ?analyse

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

The western concept of secularism is a total rejection or exclusion of religion and religion plays an important role in the lives of the people. It enables people of different religions to live in civility with respect for all faiths.. It is a part of democracy, which grants equal rights.