Re: [nukkad] Pseudo-Secularism: Correct Approach

[Net Geek <>]

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Gist of Venugopal's posting (in his own words):

For most people, spirituality is chanting names of gods.

Plurality, rather than spirituality, is the basic feature of Indian culture.

Just as the priest class in the west aspired for State Power before the concept of
secularism came into practice in west, India is passing through such a stage wherein
various religious denominations are vying for their share in the State Power.

India has already tried it for 50 years after independence and it resulted in
dissatisfaction for every religious denomination. 

In a multi-religious, multi-cultural nation like India, spirituality cannot be the
basis of governance.

Citizen is the most elementary unit of a nation, whereas religion is not. Respect
the Citizen without asking for his religion and you are respecting all religions. 

The only way to avoid partiality in Governance is to respect the plurality and avoid
playing one against the other

The only way is total avoidance of religions in governance. There is no middle path.

##Brilliant assessment Venugoplaji, you are just speaking my mind. Those who are
enthusiastic about dubbing the above concepts as western are plainly hypocritic. If
tuxedo, disco, bikini etc can be adopted from the west then why not their way of governance?

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Bye,



Netgeek aka Cherian
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