Secularism

The ideas compatible with secularism are:

- (a) Absence of domination of one religious group by another — yes, because secularism opposes inter-religious domination.
- (c) Equal state support to all religions — yes, because a secular state should not favour one religion over others.
- (e) Allowing separate educational institutions for any minority community — yes, because Indian secularism protects minority rights.
- (f) Appointment of temple management bodies by the government — yes, if it is done to regulate religious affairs and promote equality, since Indian secularism allows state intervention in religion.
- (g) Intervention of state to ensure entry of Dalits in temples — yes, because secularism opposes intra-religious domination and supports reform against untouchability.

The ideas not compatible with secularism are:

- (b) Recognition of a state religion — not compatible, because a secular state does not establish or favour any religion.
- (d) Mandatory prayers in schools — not compatible, because the state should not impose religious practice.

So secularism means no domination, no state religion, equality among religions, and state action when needed to remove religious injustice.

This is compatible with secularism because secularism opposes inter-religious domination. A secular society does not allow one religious group to dominate or suppress another.

A state religion is not compatible with secularism. The chapter says a secular state must not establish any religion and must have no formal, legal alliance with any religion.

This is compatible with secularism because a secular state should treat all religions equally and should not favour one religion at the expense of others.

Mandatory prayers in schools are not compatible with secularism because the state should not impose a religious practice on students. Secularism protects freedom of religion and conscience.

This is compatible with secularism. The chapter says Indian secularism protects the right of minority communities to establish and maintain their own educational institutions.

This can be compatible with Indian secularism because the state may intervene in religion to ensure equality and reform. The chapter gives examples of state action in religious matters such as reforming discriminatory practices.

This is compatible with secularism because secularism opposes intra-religious domination. State intervention to ensure the entry of Dalits into temples supports equality and removes religious discrimination.