In order to completely separate state from religion, is it neccessary to pursue more anti-religious, athiest policies, or would a more free thinking, agnostic approach be acceptable?
The practical application as I see it, is that true secularism requires that education of young people be made uniform, requiring the abolition of faith schools.
The more liberal, agnostic approach allows for cultural/religious differences to be engendered in young people through education. However, this would appear to inhibit those whose culture or religion predisposes them to reject knowledge that is accepted in the wider community.
What do you think is the best way to fully implement secularism, whilst maintaining respect for the individual's religious/spiritual (or lack of,) beliefs and opinions?
2006-07-07
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