Find out some examples of different views within the same religion.
Different views are followed even within the same religion.
Examples:
(i)In the Hindu religion we have hundreds of deities worshipped by different people.
(ii)Similarly, in Muslim community there are Shiyas and Shunnis.
(iii)In Jainas, there are Shwetambar and Digambar sects.
(iv)In Bauddha Dharma, there are Hinayaans and Mahayaans.
List the different types of religious practice that you find in your neighbourhood. This could be different forms of prayer, worship of different gods, sacred sites, different kinds of religious music and singing etc. Does this indicate freedom of religious practice?
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. 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 |
Will the government intervene if some religious group says that their religion allows them to practice infanticide? Give reasons for your answer.
Look up the annual calendar of holidays of your school. How many of them pertain to different religions? what does this indicate?
