Pu Ra Educator's video: NCERT POLITICAL SCIENCE CLASS 8 CHAPTER 2 UNDERSTANDING SECULARISM

WELCOME TO @PuRaEducator, NCERT POLITICAL SCIENCE / POLITY / CIVICS CLASS 8 CHAPTER 2 UNDERSTANDING SECULARISM Indian Secularism Indian Constitution prevent discrimination, do not non-interference, intervene on evil practices like untouchability. Discrimination: Non-Muslims not allowed to build temples and churches in Saudi Arabia Exclusion: Jewish state of Israel treats its own Muslim and Christian minorities quite badly Persecution: Jews persecuted in Hitler’s Germany Discrimination strengthens at expense state (as one religion is given official recognition) India – Secular State Individuals have freedom to live by their religious beliefs and practices Separate power of religion and power of state Separation is important in order to protect minorities Tyranny of majority may lead to discrimination, coercion and even killing of religious minorities Protect freedom of individuals to exit from their religion, embrace another religion or have freedom to interpret religious teachings differently Dominant religions might face resistance from community members Difference between Indian secularism and US secularism Link for Ncert Political Science 6 to 12 : PLUK06VLDM4ZT6fB8PV9bjBLX1aaUaAn5U