NCERT Chapter Summary: Understanding Secularism

NCERT Chapter Summary: Understanding Secularism

1. What is secularism?

Secularism is freedom to live by an individual's religious beliefs and practice It separates power of religion and the power of the state. The state is neutral and impartial in dealing with religions.

2. In Saudi Arabia, how are the non-Muslims treated?

In Saudi Arabia, non-Muslims are not allowed to build a temple, church either and nor they can gather in a public place for prayers.

3. Explain the meaning of coercion.

Coercion means to force someone to do something. In other words, it refers to the force used by a legal authority like the state.

4. Define freedom to interpret.

Freedom to interpret refers to a person's liberty to develop his/her own understanding and meaning of the religion practised.

5. What does intervene mean?

Intervene refers to the state's efforts to influence a particular matter accordance with the principles of the Constitution.