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Elucidate the Western and Indian meaning of secularism.

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The Western and Indian meaning of secularism :

  • In the western context the main sense of secularism has to do with the separation of church and state.
  • The separation of religious and political authority marked a major turning point in the social history of the west. 
  • This separation was related to the process of “secularization” or the progressive retreat of religion from public life, as it was converted from a mandatory obligation to a voluntary personal practice. 
  • The Indian sense of secularism implies equal respect for all religions, rather than separation or distancing. For example, the secular Indian state declares public holidays to mark the festivals of all religions.

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