Exactly. It means the state remains neutral in religious matters and ensures no religion is given preference over another.
Professor Smith, can you explain what secularism is?
Certainly, Alice. Secularism is the belief that religion should not interfere with or be integrated into the public affairs of society, including education and government.
So, does that mean separating church and state?
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Many believe it promotes equality and protects individual freedom, ensuring that laws are based on reason and universal human rights rather than religious doctrines.
Why do some people advocate for secularism?
It emerged during the Enlightenment as people began to question traditional religious authority and sought to base society on rational and empirical principles.
How did secularism come about?
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Good question. There are three main elements: the disenchantment of nature, the desacralization of politics, and the deconsecration of values.
What are the main elements of the secularization process?