Is there democracy without secularism? (opens original article in a new tab)

The article argues that secularism is essential for true democracy, as it ensures state impartiality, prevents religious majority domination, and allows qualified individuals to hold high positions regardless of their creed.

• Dr. Khaled Montasser argues that democracy requires secularism to represent all societal segments.
• Secularism ensures state impartiality towards all religions and sects, preventing majority domination.
• Examples include Senegal's Catholic president and Christians/Jews holding high positions in Middle Eastern countries before 1948.