India most Secular and religious country in the whole world?
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Many a times the question that arises in the mind of an Indian is - why are we secular? This question becomes more demanding for an answer when we feel the heat of communal conflagrations. India being still a traditional society that contains not one, but many traditions owing their origin in part to the different religions that exist here. While India carries with it many traditions it has managed to retain the secular character of its polity, while in many countries especially from the third world, a secular authority has crumbled in face of conflicting traditions. Lebanon and Cyprus are only two instances. Even in those countries where a single tradition holds sway, secular forces have not always been able to hold their own against the forces of tradition. Iran and Algeria being a case in point. \n\nSecularism actually means an attitude unconnected with any religion. But if asked its meaning an Indian would invariably say that secularism means 'religious tolerance'. Why is it that this term which is enshrined in our constitution should have a popular misconception about its meaning? To answer this question we would have to probe deeper into Indian polity and the dialectics of Hinduism, the religion of the majority.
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I thought Hinduism was the dominant religion there... if you are talking about the sport... back in the day India was a British colony... cricket is a British sport... makes sense to me.
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Roman Catholic, Manila, Philippines.  The only Catholic country in Asia.............................................
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Here is the top three\n\n1.India\n2.India\n3.India\n\ni love my country.
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China. India is the world's biggest democracy. Population wise. So the US has been working with the Indian Government. But China is still under Communist rule and still hates Capitalists.
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India is one of the most exotic places in the world that offers such a rich and ancient history, culture, music, art, religion and traditions.\n\nIndia gained its independence from the British rule in 1947 and is a fairly "young" republic. But with a population of over a billion people today, the country is plagued with poverty that seems insurmountable due to the corruption in government that remains unchecked, a lackluster economy, and perhaps an aftermath of their customary caste system.\n\nThere has been on-going border tension between India [majority Hindus] and its neighbor, Pakistan [majority Muslims] in that sub-continent part in Asia.\n\nOne thing I admire among its people is their manner of greeting each other--with both palms together in prayer form as they nod to greet--which symbolizes their 'RESPECT TO THE DEITY WITHIN' the other person. Ain't that so great?\n\nMore people should practice that tradition openly... And perhaps we will have a much better world to live in!
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We are getting respect in the world becouse of our Democracy and Secularism and Indians are also happy with it. In today’s world economy is more important then religion. Can a Hindu Nation give more food to poor and better health and education facilities?
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SOUTH AFRICA\n\n- closely followed by india
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India is second next to China as the most populated countries in the world.
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deadliest ? N.Korea\ndisciplined ? India
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India has had a tremendous influence on the whole world. I can give you three quick examples of things that are used everywhere in the world.  \n\nThe concept of zero.  Several Religions.  Martial Arts.
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Christianity, if you count both protestantism and catholicism is the largest at 2.1 billion.\n# Christianity: 2.1 billion\n# Islam: 1.3 billion\n# Secular/Nonreligious/Agnostic/Atheist: 1.1 billion\n# Hinduism: 900 million\n# Chinese traditional religion: 394 million\n# Buddhism: 376 million\n# primal-indigenous: 300 million\n# African Traditional & Diasporic: 100 million\n# Sikhism: 23 million\n# Juche: 19 million\n# Spiritism: 15 million\n# Judaism: 14 million\n# Baha'i: 7 million\n# Jainism: 4.2 million\n# Shinto: 4 million\n# Cao Dai: 4 million\n# Zoroastrianism: 2.6 million\n# Tenrikyo: 2 million\n# Neo-Paganism: 1 million\n# Unitarian-Universalism: 800 thousand\n# Rastafarianism: 600 thousand\n# Scientology: 500 thousand
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When I think of India, I think of Hinduism, Buddhism and Gandhi and their peacefully society.\n\nColorful streets and beautiful people...\n\nIt is the main country that I want to spend some times in and learn first hand of their religion and culture.\n\nWish I could spend the rest of my life there.....
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First the BJP led Government in India attacked the Muslims, then it attacked the Sikhs and now it is trying to eliminate the Christians in India. It is the policy of the fundamentalist, extremist, orthodox, radical right wing conservative Hindus in the Indian Government to ethnically cleanse India from all the minorities. It is strange that this fundamentalist country calls it self a secular state and blames its neighbors for its own criminal acts.
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There are about 21 major world religions today. About 1 billion people do not profess belief in any religion.\n\n   1. Christianity 2.1 billion\n   2. Islam 1.3 billion\n   3. Secular/Irreligious/Agnostic/Atheist 1.1 billion\n   4. Hinduism 900 million\n   5. Chinese traditional religion 394 million\n   6. Buddhism 376 million (see also buddhism by country)\n   7. Primal indigenous 300 million\n   8. African traditional and diasporic 100 million\n   9. Sikhism 23 million\n  10. Juche 19 million\n  11. Spiritism 15 million\n  12. Judaism 14 million\n  13. Bahá'í Faith 7 million\n  14. Jainism 4.2 million\n  15. Shinto 4 million\n  16. Cao Dai 4 million\n  17. Zoroastrianism 2.6 million\n  18. Tenrikyo 2 million\n  19. Neopaganism 1 million\n  20. Unitarian Universalism 800,000\n  21. Rastafari movement 600,000
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India Obviously\n\ncoz its the best in all ways\n\nask me personally y????????????
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Czech Republic.... Maersk shipping line has a calendar where they list countries and specific infos about them. Czech Republic is listed as atheist, and it is the only country listed as atheist.  If you go to the Cia- World Factbook https://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/et.html 59% of the countries population is listed as unaffiliated with any religion.