Tag: ReligiousIdentity
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Religion Is Personal, Festivals Are for Everyone: A Social and Philosophical Examination of Religious Freedom — by Abdul
Introduction: Must We Celebrate Another Religion’s Festival to Prove Our Tolerance? In Bangladesh, one popular slogan frequently appears during religious celebrations: “Religion is personal, but festivals belong to everyone.” It is generally presented as a symbol of secularism, social harmony and mutual respect. It sounds beautiful. But have we ever stopped to examine what it…
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Civil Society and the Crisis of So-Called Progressivism in Bangladesh: Why Character Matters More Than Labels — by Abdul
Introduction: Have the Words ‘Civilized’ and ‘Progressive’ Lost Their Meaning? In Bangladesh, the words civil society and progressive once carried positive meanings. A civilized person was expected to be thoughtful, responsible, respectful and socially conscious. A progressive person was someone who supported education, reason, equality, human dignity and positive social change. But something interesting has…