Secularism - Wikipedia Secularism is the principle of seeking to conduct human affairs based on naturalistic considerations, uninvolved with religion It is most commonly thought of as the separation of religion from civil affairs and the state and may be broadened to a similar position seeking to remove or to minimize the role of religion in any public sphere [ 1 ]
What Is Secularism? - Psychology Today From the ancient skepticism of Lucretius and Wang Chung to the best-selling books of the New Atheists, philosophical secularism entails the direct deconstruction of religious truth claims
Secularism—History, Nature, and Importance - Learn Religions Secularism is one of the most important movements in the history of the modern West, helping differentiate the West not only from the Middle Ages and more ancient eras but also from other cultural regions around the world
Secularism: Understanding Its Origins and Meaning Secularism? A difficult term to understand So, we asked Catherine Kintzler to enlighten us on the notion of secularism Catherine Kintzler is a French philosopher specializing in aesthetics and secularism She holds an agrégation in philosophy and a state doctorate in letters She is a professor emerita at the University of Lille III
Secularism explained | National Secular Society Secularism champions the principle of one law for all and universal human rights above religious demands It upholds equality laws that protect women, LGBT people and minorities from religious discrimination
What Is the Definition of Secularism? | Christianity. com Secularism seeks to remove religion from areas of public life In the secular worldview, this promotes the freedom of all people to practice their religion but keep it private Secular thinking attempts to make religion purely private, creating problems for those who want to share their faith
Secularism and Religion | Oxford Research Encyclopedia of Politics In contrast to French secularism (based on historic opposition to a powerful church), and Turkish secularism (used as a symbol of modernity), secularism in the United States was driven by high levels of religious pluralism and diversity