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How does D.E. Smith’s assertion that minorities are the natural custodians of the secular state illuminate the relationship between minority rights, secularism, and democratic pluralism in contemporary political theory and practice?

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How does D.E. Smith’s assertion that minorities are the natural custodians of the secular state illuminate the relationship between minority rights, secularism, and democratic pluralism in contemporary political theory and practice? Introduction D.E. Smith’s claim that "minorities are the natural custodians of the secular state" offers a profound analytical lens through which to assess the … Continue reading How does D.E. Smith’s assertion that minorities are the natural custodians of the secular state illuminate the relationship between minority rights, secularism, and democratic pluralism in contemporary political theory and practice?