Abstract
India has a
long, rich, and diverse tradition of philosophical thoughts, spanning some two
and a half millennia and encompassing several major religious traditions. India’s
democracy can be said to rest on the foundation of religious practice due to the
practice of multi-religions and different sects in its continent. Religious
practices ties among citizens that generate positive and democratic political
outcomes if we see it from the ideals of any religious doctrine as per their
written scripture. But in society religious practices (not religious doctrine) do
not show equality and usually go against their own religious doctrine as
preached in their religious places. It is also evident that religious
denomination (Catholic, Hindu, Muslim, Sikh etc.) comes as a barrier when we
practice democratic ideals in society and make social situation worst. How
these religious practices contribute for a society where we can discuss the
ideals of freedom, equality and brotherhood for a Just Society and become mean
of interreligious dialogue in
multi-religious society? this is a big question to think . The objective of this paper is to study the
dimensions of religious practices in Indian society and how these practices can
contribute in interreligious dialogue to make atmosphere
of peace, understanding and harmony in the society.
Key-Words:
Religion, Indian Society, Social Justice, Social Inclusion and Indian
Constitution
Note:
To be presented at National seminar on World Religions: A step towards inter-religious dialogue sponsored by Indian Council of Philosophical Research (ICPR) New Delhi to be held at the Department of Philosophy, Patkai Christian college, Nagaland.
