Religion vs. Secularism

S|kH · #1 (**permalink**) 25-Dec-2004, 04:49 AM

I predicted this would happen.

I gave this reason to many Britians who questioned why I voted Bush instead of Kerry.
Reference:: Sikh Philosophy Network http://www.sikhphilosophy.net/hard-talk/1324-religion-vs-secularism.html
Reference:: Sikh Philosophy Network http://www.sikhphilosophy.net/showthread.php?t=1324

http://www.macleans.ca/culture/news/...ntent=e122319A

It's not only in America. It's going to happen, everywhere.

The left wants us to become secularists, while we chose to fight against it.
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ravisingh · #2 (**permalink**) 29-Jan-2005, 15:15 PM

I'll keep it short it's late and I need sleep ...

I still don't get why you voted for Bush. Is it religiousness that lead him to order the deaths of 100,000 people on false pretences (WMD, links to terrorism --take your pick)? Do you honestly believe that you as a Sikh are better off with someone of his "religious" frame of mind than secular? It is the secular values that have led to the protection of the rights of minorities not religious ones.
Reference:: Sikh Philosophy Network http://www.sikhphilosophy.net/showthread.php?t=1324

Reference:: Sikh Philosophy Network http://www.sikhphilosophy.net/showthread.php?t=1324
Despite that, on your religious vs secularism point. Consider world history. What type of rule has led to the most benefits, secular states or theocratic states? Secularism (understood in its purest sense as separation of church and state) has proven to be a much better means of ensuring equality --what we expect from a just state.

I could write more on the Bezti controversy but my bed beckons ...