Recent (and not-so-recent) events in Singapore have highlighted the tension between vocal religious groups and the wider society.

Most recently, said one commentary, the petition to bar metal band Watain from performing here stoked “widespread resentment towards the Christian community” for its alleged role in “pressuring” the government into the ban.

Before that, there was a vocal outcry against the repeal of 377A from religious groups, and the National Council of Churches expressed disappointment over the Disney-themed Christmas decorations on Orchard Road.

By contrast, non-religious ideals seem not to be so vocally proclaimed. In your view, is Singapore society truly secular? Have your say in our poll and leave a comment below.

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