Ethnic conflicts usually emerge between groups that are not
in agreement with each other .They are more about how one group dominate the
other. Sometimes these ethnic conflicts can turn into sectarian conflicts. They
are usually armed struggle and in contrast to civil war where one nation from within
is in conflict mostly with state. Sectarian conflict emerges between two sects
of the the ideology or religion.
Ethnic conflicts emerge between two ethnic groups with different
culture, tradition. Sectarian conflict is between two groups with same umbrella
ideology but with little differences. These differences cause conflicts that
damage the peace and stability of the nation. IN our country we have areas with
such conflicts in Parachinar that is in Kurram Agency between Shiites and Sunnis.
It has continued for long the people have evacuated, families lost their loved
ones and mutual destruction occurred.That is why the idea of secular state is
entertained where state and church is separate and state draw strict lines for
making sure such conflicts do not erupt.
I agree with your point of bringing secularism in the country but there is also need to change the attitudes and perspective of society towards sectarianism. People should be tolerant and respect others sects' views and opinions and should not have any ill-feelings and hatred for them
ReplyDeleteI agree with your point of bringing secularism in the country but there is also need to change the attitudes and perspective of society towards sectarianism. People should be tolerant and respect others sects' views and opinions and should not have any ill-feelings and hatred for them
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