NCERT Solutions for Class 8 Social Science
Civics Chapter 2 Understanding Secularism
Question 1 Page No. 26
NCERT Academic Session 2023-2024
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?
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Types of religious practices in neighborhoods may include:
1. Forms of Prayer: Varied styles like silent meditation, communal prayers, and specific rituals during worship.
2. Worship Diversity: Different beliefs honoring various gods or deities, seen in Hinduism, Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, etc.
3. Sacred Sites: Presence of temples, churches, mosques, or synagogues, regarded as holy by respective religious communities.
4. Religious Music: Diverse hymns, chants, and devotional songs associated with religious ceremonies and rituals.
The existence of such diverse practices indicates freedom of religious expression. When people are allowed to openly follow their faith, attend their places of worship, and engage in rituals without discrimination, it signals a degree of religious freedom. However, this presence doesn’t always guarantee complete freedom, as social, cultural, or political factors may affect the extent of religious liberty experienced by individuals or groups within a community.