Rethinking Secularism: Distorting India's Secular IdentityPseudo-Secularism: A Distorted IdealSelective Condemnation and AppeasementThe Education System: A Missed OpportunityThe Myth of Secularism as opposed to ReligionRajeev Bhargava, How to rescue genuine secularism, The Hindu, May 27, 2019, https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/how-to-rescue-genuine-secularism/article27267143.ece?homepage=true (last visited Jul 30, 2024). The term secularism is a cornerstone of modern politics, yet not well understood. This approach, often driven by political expediency, undermines the very essence of secularism by creating a hierarchy of religions. Such discriminatory practices not only exacerbate communal tensions but also erode public trust in the political system.Our education system often fails to distinguish religious instruction and religious education. This lack of critical religious education creates fertile ground for prejudice and misinformation, contributing to the prevalence of pseudo-secularism.Another fallacious belief regarding secularism is that it means to be trendy or modern.

Source: The Hindu August 01, 2024 23:06 UTC