Religious Tolerance and Secularism

The word' tolerance' means to accept different Nature of religious and social characteristics comfortably. In addition, the term religious tolerance is the ability to respect other religion equally. We can see a perfect example of religious tolerance in Nepal. .Here, we can find Hindu, Christian Muslim and soon. Living together in same society, helping each other, celebrating each other festival, and respecting all religion .in my view, we people are connected with each other with humanity by birth no by religion.

Secularism is a state having no official or state religion. It means treating people of different religion equally. It gives concept that no religion is less or more important but instead of big or small, all religion is equal In secularism political and civic affairs are not influenced by any particular religion. Religious equality and freedom are maintained there. Secularism helps promote religious tolerance, which is required to maintain peace, co-operation, and unity among people. Lack of religious tolerance brings hostility, division, and clashes.

We can also have a look in our history that famous kings or any other personality in Nepal. Nepal has maintained Religious tolerance. Lord Gautama Buddha was also a perfect examples He introduced Buddhism although he was from Hindu background.

Nepal's religious sites

Nepal is a sacred land for Hindus and Buddhists. Lumbini, the birthplace of Gautam Buddha, is a place or reverence for Buddhists all over the world. Pashupatinath, Muktinath, Devghat etc are among the most important sites for Hindus. Especially Kathmandu is popular as the city of temples. Walking through the streets of the city is like exploring a living museum. Places of interest to visit in Nepal for observing artistic beauties explicit in architecture and sculpture of different historical periods are many. Some representing the districts are: