2006-10-07 16:56:27 · 12 answers · asked by upadhyayula murali 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Government
For an American, Nationalism.
Americans reject Secularism because their entire concept of Rights is based on authority flowing from God to The People then to Public Servants, just as it says in the American founding document, the Declaration of Independence. Their concept of Justice is, first and foremost, defense of the individual Rights spelled out in that document, Rights that are granted by God and are therefore inviolable by Man.
Secularism is the rallying cry of Socialists/Communists because it puts absolute, unquestionable authority in the political ruling elite.
Since Americans discard Secularism, Nationalism is a high priority. If they do not defend their nation's interests, their nation will fall to the wolves and buzzards circling with voraciousness and envy.
Defend your nation or lose it!
2006-10-07 17:00:27 · answer #1 · answered by speakeasy 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Nationalism
2006-10-08 02:59:25 · answer #2 · answered by balaGraju 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nationalism is patriotism with attitude, secularism is freedom from religion. The Declaration of Independence is a philosophical statement. The Constitution, which is a legal document, does not mention god. Therefore, philosophically it would be Nationalism. Legally, however, it would be secularism.
2006-10-07 17:07:28 · answer #3 · answered by doggiebike 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nationalism without secularism will become the privilege of the majority.
2006-10-07 17:47:09 · answer #4 · answered by liketoaskq 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In a country where the Constitution correctly places a line between church and state, nationalism and secularism would co-exist in harmony and there would be no reason to have to choose between them.
2006-10-07 17:06:28 · answer #5 · answered by Buffy Summers 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nationalism, even though it appears to be an American concept. Factually, nationalism is well routed in India, with so many kings and everyone claiming to be belonging to a kingdom. Otherwise speak easy has replied in a coherent and a simple manner.
2006-10-07 17:11:22 · answer #6 · answered by cvrk3 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
these things should`t be any priority for Citizen, should have freedom to choose in the best interest of human being, there is always conflicting explnanation for both these words in this era of globalisation , native nationalism , native religious then religion based states ,barrowed constitution , its never ending .
2006-10-10 04:55:47 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Secularism if not secular.
If secular, Nationalism.
2006-10-07 17:58:06 · answer #8 · answered by BHARANI 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is no such thing as nationalism without secularism or vice versa
2006-10-09 05:06:14 · answer #9 · answered by sushobhan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nationalism is priority , other is byproduct .
2006-10-08 00:51:18 · answer #10 · answered by prithvi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋