Originally Posted by rose_pak

First of all, I am also sad saying that religion should be separated from politics. We need to be pragmatic; our history does not allow us to use religion in politics anymore. this may not be true in entirety that the people who used religion as a tool does not know. I would say that were highly educated people. Don't you think our army, politicians, heads of islamic parties are educated enough to understand the reality. they understand. they used religion for their own politics. MMA and JUI-F are examples in recent history.

secondly, secular state does not mean that state should encourage vulagarity and anti-islamic deeds. infact secular mean to be religion-neutral. this means that no one should be allowed to use religion for personal benifits. However the fact of the matter is that I have not said that we should struggle for a secular state. My point is; our constitution should be like as it is (no change in objective resolution, IIC etc). implementation of article 62, 63 should be strictly observed. federal sharait court may be disbanded as we have supreme court for the same purpose. only those religious parties should be banned who have their role, may it be so tiny, in sectarianism, violence or militancy by the election commission. other religious parties, if any, can can continue their work.

ONe thing we all should be clear about. the problems of pakistan, including desecrition of religion, are intersected and interlinked. this means we need to overhaul the whole system through an inclusive, holistic, comprehensive and integrated appraoch. I hope you got my point