Question

XERCISES
Answer the following questions:
1. What does the freedom of religion mean?
2. What is the duty attached to freedom of religion?
3. Why does India not have a state religion?
4. What is secularism?
5. Why should one respect the religion of others?
6. How can the study of various religions help us?
7. How can secularism guarantee a harmonious life?​

Answer 1

Explanation:

1. the right to practice whatever religion one chooses
2. Article 18: Everyone has the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion; this right includes freedom to change his religion or belief, and freedom, either alone or in community with others and in public or private, to manifest his religion or belief in teaching, practice, worship and observance.
3. India does not have any official religion because it is a secular country. The Indian state neither encourages nor discourages any religion. Every person has the right to profess and propagate his or her religion.
4. the principle of separation of the state from religious institutions.
5. All religions preach the goodness of truth and moral living, love and compassion. We should respect all religions, in the same manner, as we respect our own religion, since the underlying message of all religions is the same,” “Islam preaches love, tolerance, non-violence and forgiveness like any other religion.
6. Religious studies allows not only for deepening your own self-knowledge, but it also provides the foundational knowledge and opportunity to understand other people's worldviews and religious beliefs.
7. The idea of secularism needs to be further strengthened in the minds of young people to build a harmonious society.