(RNS) — At its core, secularism is an approach to governance, writes Jacques Berlinerblau in his new book ‘Secularism: The Basics.’ And critically, it is one many religious people, not just atheists ...

He said these words were included in the Preamble of the Constitution by then-Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and these have no place in Indian civilisation. "How can I be secular? I am a hardcore Hindu.

The Constitution Reform Commission, in its report submitted to the interim government, has proposed that "secularism" should be replaced with "pluralism" as one of the fundamental principles of the ...

David Biale is Emanuel Ringelblum Distinguished Professor of Jewish History and Chair of the Department of History at the University of California, Davis. His books have won the National Jewish Book ...

The proposal to replace secularism with pluralism in Bangladesh's constitution has sparked significant debate, touching on issues of governance, social harmony, and the state's commitment to equality.

Humeira Iqtidar had received funding from the ERC for her project Tolerance in Contemporary Muslim Thought: Political Theory Beyond the West (2012-2015) Governments in Britain have tended to treat ...

When a British Social reformist coined the word 'secular' in the late 19th century it was more about giving a more "worldly approach'' to personal morals. A more modern definition was moving the state ...