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Question
Will the government intervene if some religious group says that their religion allows them to practise infanticide? Give reasons for your answer.
Solution
The government in any democratic nation would intervene if some religious group says that their religion allows them to practice infanticide because this tradition goes against the Fundamental Right to Life. It involves the killing of an innocent and is, hence, unacceptable. The government, in this case, interferes by coercion. However, sometimes, the government may also intervene via support. For example, Sikhs in Delhi are excused from wearing helmets on two-wheelers because their religion demands them to wear a turban-a sacred tradition for them.
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Complete the following table:
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Objective |
Why is this important? |
Example of a violation of this objective |
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One religious community does not dominate another. |
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The State does not enforce any particular religion nor take away the religious freedom of individuals. |
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That some members do not dominate other members of the same religious community. |
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