The Postsecular and The Postcolonial (original) (raw)

The paper explores the implications of postsecularism within the context of postcolonial India, examining the interactions between secularism, nationalism, and diverse religious communities. It discusses the historical challenges faced by secularism as a state policy, including violence and discrimination against various groups, and how postsecularism offers a framework for addressing these crises while maintaining ideals of equality and democracy. Additionally, it highlights the potential for postsecularism to inspire new ethical and artistic expressions that engage with religious faith and identity without resorting to colonial or postcolonial violence.