Religion Quote by B.R. Ambedkar
““The conception of secular state is derived from the liberal democratic tradition of west. No institution which is maintained wholly out of state funds shall be used for the purpose of religious instruction irrespective of the question whether the religious instruction is given by the state or any other body.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Constituent Assembly Debates, India, 1949
Secularism means state-funded institutions cannot teach religion, regardless of who delivers it.
In simple terms: State money must not fund religious teaching.
Key Takeaway
Keep public education neutral.
Themes
secularism
education
religion
government
rights
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
political
legal
When to use this quote
- public schools
- government grants
- policy drafting
- legal challenges
- interfaith dialogue
Key Concepts
separation of church and state
public funding
democratic values
Questions to Reflect On
- Should state funding ever support moral education?
- How to balance religious freedom with secular policy?
A Different Perspective
Implementation may clash with cultural traditions that value religious instruction.
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