someone Posted May 16, 2013 Posted May 16, 2013 I think given how much this gets talked about, I do wonder what exactly is secularism in India? Let's keep this discussion focused on the very definition and practice of India secularism. So a initial question could be is there a single definition or multiple definitions of it. Some facts to get started, the word secular itself is originally about separating the church from the state.
ravishingravi Posted May 16, 2013 Posted May 16, 2013 Here is few ideas that come to mind. Freedom of religion. Co-existence of all faiths. Equal rights and opportunities to all citizens irrespective of their faith. Maybe nationhood over religion, not sure.
ravishingravi Posted May 16, 2013 Posted May 16, 2013 Uniform laws for all religions So common civil code, right ? None or little reservations. Only merit.
FischerTal Posted May 16, 2013 Posted May 16, 2013 So common civil code, right ? None or little reservations. Only merit. india would riot if reservations were gone.
punjabi_khota Posted May 16, 2013 Posted May 16, 2013 Manmohan Sonia Gandhi doesn't recite Bhagvad Gita while taking decisions for the country.
jiggo Posted May 16, 2013 Posted May 16, 2013 Secularism in India is a convenient cloak for socialist politicians to rob the country left right, up down. The last 10 years has been a great advertisement of Indian secularism being fully implemented for greedy purposes.
someone Posted May 16, 2013 Author Posted May 16, 2013 Already there seems to be some interesting answers. Seems like there seems to multiple definitions instead of a constant definition. But why exactly is it based on religion? Shouldn't secularism itself simply be defined that an individual can freely act in accordance to his/her own wishes and beliefs? Basically, is Secular =freedom of choice. And then what exactly does equality imply? Does secularism = equality? That is not at all practiced in India with laws such as reservations. So really brings back to the original question, what exactly is secular India?
Tiger80 Posted May 16, 2013 Posted May 16, 2013 Secularism in India is a convenient cloak for socialist politicians to rob the country left right, up down. The last 10 years has been a great advertisement of Indian secularism being fully implemented for greedy purposes. +1
Yoda-esque Posted May 16, 2013 Posted May 16, 2013 So common civil code, right ? None or little reservations. Only merit. Absolutely.
Crookbond Posted May 16, 2013 Posted May 16, 2013 So common civil code, right ? None or little reservations. Only merit. With some welfare to the needy (based on economic conditions and not skin or patriarchal genes).
nikred Posted May 16, 2013 Posted May 16, 2013 I see Secularism as a way for government to act and take decisions based on rationale rather than by influence of any religion. If its conflicting with your religious beliefs then boohoo. :finger:
FischerTal Posted May 16, 2013 Posted May 16, 2013 I see Secularism as a way for government to act and take decisions based on rationale rather than by influence of any religion. If its conflicting with your religious beliefs then boohoo. :finger: aah we can never have too many atheists on ICF. :finger:
Laaloo Posted May 16, 2013 Posted May 16, 2013 So common civil code, right ? None or little reservations. Only merit. ++
superstar Posted May 16, 2013 Posted May 16, 2013 So common civil code, right ? None or little reservations. Only merit. You cannot seriously expect a guy who comes from a family that has been abused for centuries to have the same skills as a guy with better opportunities. Reservations should be based on economic and education level of parents.
punjabi_khota Posted May 16, 2013 Posted May 16, 2013 So common civil code, right ? None or little reservations. Only merit. Ayn Rand padhi hai lagta hai recently
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