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As per the American model of secularism, which statement is true? |
Separation of religion and state is understood as mutual exclusion The state will not intervene in the affairs of religion Religion will not interfere in the affairs of the state. All the options 1, 2, and 3 are correct |
All the options 1, 2, and 3 are correct |
The correct answer is Option 4 - All the options 1, 2, and 3 are correct Option 1- Separation of religion and state is understood as mutual exclusion THE WESTERN MODEL OF SECULARISM : All secular states have one thing in common: they are neither theocratic nor do they establish a religion. However, in most commonly prevalent conceptions, inspired mainly by the American model, separation of religion and state is understood as mutual exclusion: the state will not intervene in the affairs of religion and, in the same manner, religion will not interfere in the affairs of the state. Each has a separate sphere of its own with independent jurisdiction. No policy of the state can have an exclusively religious rationale. No religious classification can be the basis of any public policy. If this happened there is illegitimate intrusion of religion in the state. |