Religious leaders often present their followers with a stark either/or choice—either you are Muslim or you are not. And if you are Muslim, you should reject all other doctrines. In contrast, secular people are comfortable with multiple, hybrid identities. As far as secularism is concerned, you can go on calling yourself a Muslim and continue to pray to Allah, eat halal food, and make the haj to Mecca, yet also be a good member of secular society, provided you adhere to the secular ethical code. This ethical code—which is in fact accepted by millions of Muslims, Christians, and Hindus as well
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