Will the government intervene if some religious group says that their religion allows them to practice infanticide? Give reasons for your answer.
The government will definitely intervene if some religious group says that their religion allows them to practice of infanticide.
This is a criminal act and its stricly prohibited in India.
Complete the following table:
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Objective |
Why is this important |
Example of a violation of this objective |
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One religious community does not dominate another. The State does not enforce any particular religion nor take away the religious freedom of individuals. |
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That some members do not dominate other members of the same religious community |
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Objective |
Why is this important |
Example of a violation of this objective |
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One religious community does not dominate another. |
It is important for maintaining harmony in society. |
A Muslim family living among Hindu people in a locality is forbidden to offer namaz. A Hindu religious procession is not allowed to cross along the road passing through a mosque. |
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The State does not enforce any particular religion nor take away the religious freedom of individuals |
It is essential in order to enforce the ideals of the Indian Constitution. |
Demolition of Babri Masjid |
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That some members do not dominate other members of the same religions |
It is important in order to establish equality in the society. |
Dalits are discouraged to enter a temple. |
Look up the annual calendar of holidays of your school. How many of them pertain to different religions? what does this indicate?
Holidays in a school calendar for different religions:
Religions Holidays:
Hindu-Holi, Dussehra, Deepawali
Muslim-Id-ul-zoha, Id-ul-fitr, Muharram
Sikh-Lohri, Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti, Guru Parv
Christian-Christmas, Good Friday.
This indicates secular nature of India.
List the different types of religious practice that you find in your neighbourhood. This could be different forms of prayer, worship of different gods, sacred sites, different kinds of religious music and singing etc. Does this indicate freedom of religious practice?
Different types of religious practice:
(i) Jagran
(ii) Kirtan
(iii) Namaj
(iv) Mass
(v) Havan
Yes, this indicates freedom of religious practice.
Find out some examples of different views within the same religion.
Different views are followed even within the same religion.
Examples:
(i)In the Hindu religion we have hundreds of deities worshipped by different people.
(ii)Similarly, in Muslim community there are Shiyas and Shunnis.
(iii)In Jainas, there are Shwetambar and Digambar sects.
(iv)In Bauddha Dharma, there are Hinayaans and Mahayaans.
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