{"id":11758,"date":"2023-10-06T07:50:23","date_gmt":"2023-10-06T07:50:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=11758"},"modified":"2023-10-06T07:50:25","modified_gmt":"2023-10-06T07:50:25","slug":"indian-secularism-vs-western-secularism-indian-society-notes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/indian-secularism-vs-western-secularism-indian-society-notes\/","title":{"rendered":"Indian Secularism VS Western Secularism – Indian Society Notes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Indian secularism and the Western model of secularism are two distinct forms of secularism that have developed in different cultural and historical contexts.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Criteria<\/strong> <\/td>Indian Secularism<\/strong> <\/td>Western Model of Secularism<\/strong> <\/td><\/tr>
Definition <\/td>A concept of secularism that promotes equal respect for all religions and religious communities. <\/td>A concept of secularism that separates religion and state, and promotes the freedom of individual conscience and expression. <\/td><\/tr>
Constitutional Basis <\/td>The Indian Constitution defines India as a secular state. <\/td>The U.S. Constitution has an establishment clause and a free exercise clause. <\/td><\/tr>
State and Religion <\/td>The Indian state is neutral towards religion and does not endorse any particular religion. It also provides for the protection of minority religious communities. <\/td>The Western model of secularism calls for a strict separation of religion and state. <\/td><\/tr>
Role of State <\/td>The state is expected to actively intervene in religious matters to ensure equality and justice. <\/td>The state is expected to remain neutral and stay out of religious matters. <\/td><\/tr>
Examples <\/td>India has recognized Muslim personal law and the Hindu Undivided Family law. The Indian government also provides funds for religious pilgrimage. <\/td>In the United States, the Supreme Court has upheld the right of individuals to wear religious clothing or symbols in public spaces. The French government has banned the wearing of religious symbols in public spaces.   <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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