Right to freedom of religion is not quite the same as having a "secular" state
American Constitution (through 1st Amendment) also guarantees right to freedom of religion
Yet America never felt the need to insert the word "secular" in its Constitution
American Constitution (through 1st Amendment) also guarantees right to freedom of religion
Yet America never felt the need to insert the word "secular" in its Constitution
The Introduction of terms like "secularism" as well as "scientific temper" (which features in the "Fundamental Duties" section) in the Indian Constitution in the mid 70s was deliberately mischievous
It was an attempt to mock the religiosity of the Indian people, and create this artificial dichotomy between "science" and "religion"
Basically telling Indians - "hey...you better choose between your faith and the forces of "progressive" science"
Basically telling Indians - "hey...you better choose between your faith and the forces of "progressive" science"
