“Only the elders are obsessed with religion, we kids don’t think about it”, said the 13-year-old Vinita from Chennai.
The religion which taught us to be kind to others is now being used to ignite violence. To find out how collective communal hate in the name of religion is affecting the kids, The Quint spoke to young Indian minds under the age of 17 across different cities. Watch the full video to affirm these children’s fresh take on secular India.
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Quick Guide:
0:00 What is religion according to you?
1:03 Is religion important?
2:21 What comes first, your religion or being an Indian?
3:13 What do you think of religious tolerance?
3:38 Do you have friends from another religion?
4:38 Should every country have one main religion?
5:33 Is religion unity important?
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