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Position that religion should not influence civic and state affairs
Secularism is the principle of seeking to conduct human affairs based on naturalistic considerations, uninvolved with religion. It is most commonly thought
Secularism
Separation of religious matters and state affairs in Turkey
In Turkey, secularism or laicism (see laïcité) was first introduced with the 1928 amendment of the Constitution of 1924, which removed the provision declaring
Secularism_in_Turkey
Relationship between secularism and Islam
Secularism—that is, the separation of religion from civic affairs and the state—has been a controversial concept in Islamic political thought, owing in
Islam_and_secularism
French constitutional principle of state secularism
Laïcité ([la.i.si.te]; 'secularism') is the constitutional principle of secularism in France. Article 1 of the French Constitution is commonly interpreted
Secularism_in_France
Secularism in a specifically Jewish context
Jewish secularism (Hebrew: יהדות חילונית) refers to secularism in a Jewish context, denoting the definition of Jewish identity with little or no attention
Jewish_secularism
promotion of any religion. Officially, secularism has always inspired modern India. However, India's secularism does not completely separate religion and
Secularism_in_India
Secularism in Israel shows how matters of religion and how matters of state are related within Israel. Secularism is defined as an indifference to, rejection
Secularism_in_Israel
Secularism in modern Iraq dates back to the 14 July Revolution of 1958 which overthrew the Kingdom of Iraq's Hashemite dynasty and established the Iraqi
Secularism_in_Iraq
Life stance that embraces human reason, secular ethics, and philosophical naturalism
J. (1896). The Origin and Nature of Secularism. London: Watts & Co., p. 50. "Secularism 101: Defining Secularism: Origins with George Jacob Holyoake"
Secular_humanism
Bangladesh, secularism is mentioned in the preamble as one of the fundamental principles of Bangladeshi law. Article 8 enshrines secularism as one of the
Secularism_in_Bangladesh
State or country without a state religion
church and state in the United States have defined modern concepts of secularism, the United States of America being the first explicitly secular government
Secular_state
Secularism in Nigeria is a legal and constitutional principle that states that the government of Nigeria and its states shall not adopt any religion as
Secularism_in_Nigeria
State of being separate from religion
society; any concept or ideology promoting the secular may be termed secularism, a term generally applied to the ideology dictating no religious influence
Secularity
strengthen the parliament at the cost of the presidency, and realize secularism by abolishing Islamic jurisprudence as a source of legislation. In the
Secularism_in_Syria
Secularism in Iran was established as state policy shortly after Rezā Shāh was crowned Shah in 1925. He made any public display or expression of religious
Secularism_in_Iran
Egypt's first experience of secularism started with the British Occupation (1882–1922), the atmosphere which allowed the protection of debate. In this
Secularism_in_Egypt
Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto (her father) and General Zia-ul-Haq, but promoted secularism through media, cultural policies, general policy making and style of governance
Secularism_in_Pakistan
Tunisian experience of secularism
Secularism in Tunisia is an ideological and political movement aiming at defining the relationship between religion and state and the place of religion
Secularism_in_Tunisia
Absence, indifference to, rejection of or hostility towards religion
perspectives, including atheism, agnosticism, religious skepticism, rationalism, secularism, and non-religious spirituality. These perspectives can vary, with individuals
Irreligion
Indian political party
Panaiyur, Chennai. Its ideological principles are rooted in egalitarianism, secularism, and social justice. TVK assumed power in Tamil Nadu in the 2026 Legislative
Tamilaga_Vettri_Kazhagam
Religion in Italy according to the Ipsos survey, 2023 (approximately 1000 participants, representative for the adult population under 75) Catholic (61%)
Religion_in_Italy
Secularism in Kosovo has a complex history and is influenced by political and social developments in the country. Since the declaration of independence
Secularism_in_Kosovo
Theories about the persistence or resurgence of religion
present. The "post-" may refer to after the end of secularism or after the beginning of secularism. The term "postsecular" has been used in sociology
Postsecularism
a growing number of Lebanese citizens, advocates for a shift towards secularism within the national government. In April 2010, Laïque Pride, a secular
Secularist movement in Lebanon
Secularist_movement_in_Lebanon
Country in Southeast Europe
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Albania
Turkish Empire (c. 1299–1922)
of the Caliphate Anthem Emblems Flag Atatürk's reforms Language reform Secularism One-party period Multi-party period Overviews Constitutional Ottoman Economic
Ottoman_Empire
Secular variant of Zionism
Cultural Zionism Religious Zionism Secularism in Israel Irreligion in Israel Hiloni Jewish atheism Jewish secularism Avineri, Shlomo (2017). The Making
Secular_Zionism
Religion in United Kingdom (2021–2022 census) Christian (46.5%) No religion (37.8%) Muslim (5.97%) Hindu (1.59%) Sikh (0.79%) Buddhist (0.43%) Jewish (0
Religion in the United Kingdom
Religion_in_the_United_Kingdom
Secularism in the Philippines concerns the relationship of the Philippine government with religion. Officially the Philippines is a secular state, but
Secularism_in_the_Philippines
Jewish diaspora of Central Europe
French Ukrainian Yiddish other European languages Religion Judaism, Jewish secularism (including Jewish atheism) Related ethnic groups Sephardi Jews, Mizrahi
Ashkenazi_Jews
Religion in Canada encompasses a wide range of beliefs and customs that historically has been dominated by Christianity. The constitution of Canada refers
Religion_in_Canada
diversity of groups and beliefs. Nepal is a Hindu-majority country and secularism in Nepal under the Interim constitution (Part 1, Article 4) is defined
Religion_in_Nepal
American scholar (born 1959)
Caucus of the Libertarian Party, he has written about 19th-century British secularism and is a critic of the contemporary social justice movement. In 2025,
Michael_Rectenwald
Statute of Quebec
2026, The National Assembly in Quebec passed Bill 9 that expands on its secularism law Bill 21. It bans wearing religious symbols for daycare workers and
Act respecting the laicity of the State
Act_respecting_the_laicity_of_the_State
From 1789 to present day
The history of secularism in France is the birth and development of this principle up to the present day. Secularism first took shape in France during
History of secularism in France
History_of_secularism_in_France
Country in West Africa
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Nigeria
Country in Southern and Western Europe
Spanish population is irreligious. The Spanish constitution enshrines secularism in governance, as well as freedom of religion or belief for all, saying
Spain
2001 terror attacks in the U.S.
the import of western ideas – Arab socialism, Arab liberalism and Arab secularism In "The spirit of terrorism", Jean Baudrillard described 9/11 as the first
September_11_attacks
Prime Minister of India since 2014
about the protection of religious minorities and Modi's commitment to secularism, areas in which he had previously received criticism. Prior to the election
Narendra_Modi
Island country in Southeast Asia
likely lean toward Western culture (along with either Christian culture or secularism), while those who speak Chinese as their native language mostly lean toward
Singapore
Taiwan is a secular state. Article 13 of the Taiwanese Constitution says, “people have freedom of religious beliefs”. According to a 2018 report, Taiwan
Secularism_in_Taiwan
Country in North Africa
liberal path for Egypt expressed as a commitment to personal freedom, secularism and faith in science to bring progress. The Egyptians were one of the
Egypt
English secularist writer (1817–1906)
English secularist, co-operator and newspaper editor. He coined the terms secularism in 1851 and "jingoism" in 1878. He edited a secularist paper, The Reasoner
George_Holyoake
Tajikistan is secular by law. The Constitution states, "religious associations shall be separate from the state and shall not interfere in state affairs
Secularism_in_Tajikistan
from his position. Kurdistan was referred to as "the last safe haven for secularism" in a region rife with religious extremism. In 2012, the semi-autonomous
Religion_in_Kurdistan
Country in northern Europe
various evangelical free churches, and, towards the end of the century, secularism, leading many to distance themselves from church rituals. Leaving the
Sweden
Azerbaijan is a secular state by law. The Constitution states, "religious associations shall be separate from the state and shall not interfere in state
Secularism_in_Azerbaijan
Country primarily in Western Europe
and technological, scientific and cultural innovations. In 1905, state secularism was officially established.[citation needed] During World War I, France
France
Necessity of Secularism: Why God Can't Tell Us What to Do is a book by Center for Inquiry CEO Ronald A. Lindsay arguing that secularism in government
The_Necessity_of_Secularism
King of the United Kingdom since 2022
September 2022. "Charles vows to keep "Defender of the Faith" title as King". secularism.org.uk. Archived from the original on 15 July 2015. Retrieved 24 July
Charles_III
2012 book
Secularism: Gender Politics and Islam in a Parisian Suburb is a 2012 book by Jennifer Selby, in which the author examines how contemporary secularism
Questioning_French_Secularism
Country in South Asia
state religion of Bangladesh. However, the constitution also upholds secularism and ensures equal rights for all religions. Every citizen has the freedom
Bangladesh
Lebanese secularist protest movement
various religious and social groups that are united in their call for secularism, women's rights, and media freedom in Lebanon. They advocate for "equality
Laïque_Pride
Country in West Asia
Identity and Religion in Palestine: The Struggle Between Islamism and Secularism in the Occupied Territories. Princeton University Press. p. 114. ISBN 978-0-691-12729-3
Palestine
Political party in India
The Times of India. 19 October 2023. "Those who believe in democracy, secularism must come together: Pawar". Business Standard. 20 August 2021. Retrieved
Nationalist Congress Party – Sharadchandra Pawar
Nationalist_Congress_Party_–_Sharadchandra_Pawar
Country in West Asia
May 2012). Islamic Revivalism in Syria: The Rise and Fall of Ba'thist Secularism. Routledge. p. 34. ISBN 978-0-415-78203-6. "Jordan asked Nixon to attack
Syria
Religion in Mali (2022 census) Islam (96.4%) Christianity (2.30%) Traditional faiths (0.70%) Other religions / No religion (0.60%) Islam is the predominant
Religion_in_Mali
Philosophical school of thought
century, organized humanist movements are mostly non-religious aligned with secularism, with some exceptions such as the Humanist Society which endorses Humanist
Humanism
Religion established by Baháʼu'lláh
Vegetarianism Video games Violence Persecution Terrorism War Sectarian Wealth Secularism and irreligion Agnosticism Antireligion Atheism Criticism Deconstruction
Baháʼí_Faith
Secularism has been present in Balochistan since before the 20th century and has shaped Baloch society, culture, and nationalism thought. Before Islam
Secularism_in_Balochistan
Abrahamic monotheistic religion
Kulturkampf. Christian commitment in Europe dropped as modernity and secularism came into their own, particularly in the Czech Republic and Estonia, while
Christianity
Province in northwestern Turkey
Mapping. Retrieved 19 September 2023. Cagaptay, Soner (2006). Islam, Secularism, and Nationalism in Modern Turkey; Who is a Turk. Routledge. p. 47. Pekesen
Çanakkale_Province
declares that: "Islam is the state religion of the republic". However, secularism is also one of the four fundamental principles of the Constitution of
Religion_in_Bangladesh
Country in Southeast Asia
over whether the laws and society of Malaysia should reflect Islamism or secularism. Islamic criminal laws passed by the Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party with
Malaysia
Country in South Asia
declared by the Constitution of Nepal 2012 (Part 1, Article 4), where secularism 'means religious, cultural freedom, along with the protection of religion
Nepal
Protestant areas of the former states of Prussia were much more affected by secularism than predominantly Catholic areas. The predominantly secularised states
Religion_in_Germany
2022 book
Sextarianism: Sovereignty, Secularism and the State in Lebanon is a 2022 book by Maya Mikdashi, published by Stanford University Press. In the work, Mikdashi
Sextarianism
Belgian irreligious union
In Belgium, organized secularism (French: Laïcité organisée, Dutch: georganiseerde vrijzinnigheid) is the local associations and organizations which provide
Organized_secularism
Continent
in Atatürk's Turkish Republic, adopting the Western alphabet and state secularism. Economic instability, caused in part by debts incurred in the First World
Europe
Form of Christianity rejecting God
Christian atheism embraces the teachings, narratives, symbols, practices, or communities associated with Christianity without accepting the existence of
Christian_atheism
Indian Political Theorist and Professor
His works on political theory, multiculturalism, identity politics and secularism have evoked sharp debates. He is Honorary Fellow and Founder Director
Rajeev_Bhargava
Aspect of religious life in Georgia
Georgian secularism (Georgian: ქართული სეკულარიზმი, romanized: kartuli sek'ularizmi) refers to secularism in Georgia being most popular in the 20th century
Georgian_secularism
Country in Eastern Europe and West Asia
Retrieved 27 February 2017. Lorusso, Marilisa (May 2013). "Georgian Secularism Between Modernization and Democratization: Minority Issues and Social
Georgia_(country)
President of Syria from 2000 to 2024
Alawites and Christians in Syria favour the Assad government because of its secularism, opposition exists among Assyrian Christians who have claimed that the
Bashar_al-Assad
American government official and television personality (born 1980)
America includes the end of, communism, socialism, Islamism, globalism, secularism, "genderism", and environmentalism. He has repeated false claims of electoral
Pete_Hegseth
Cohort born from 1981 to 1996
as they are, this could slow the decline of religion (or the growth of secularism) in the continent as the twenty-first century progresses. In the United
Millennials
Group of fraternal organizations
countries, while its opponents associated it with European influence, secularism, Zionism or religious and political conspiracy theories. Political anti-Masonry
Freemasonry
Khir (2020). "Secularism and Ethno-religious Nationalist Hegemony in Malaysia". In Verma, Vidhu; Rathore, Aakash Singh (eds.). Secularism, Religion, and
Religion_in_Malaysia
community reaction. There has been also a broad misconception between secularism and atheism or even being non-religious, many activists were kidnapped
Irreligion_in_Yemen
Principle to separate religious and civil institutions
separation of the church from the civil state parallels the philosophies of secularism, disestablishmentarianism, religious liberty, and religious pluralism
Separation of church and state
Separation_of_church_and_state
Largest city in Turkey
of the Caliphate Anthem Emblems Flag Atatürk's reforms Language reform Secularism One-party period Multi-party period Overviews Constitutional Ottoman Economic
Istanbul
Abrahamic monotheistic religion
Abdullah Saeed (2017). "Secularism, State Neutrality, and Islam". In Phil Zuckerman; John R. Shook (eds.). The Oxford Handbook of Secularism. p. 188. doi:10
Islam
Absence of belief in the existence of deities; the opposite of theism
organizations have defended the autonomy of science, freedom of thought, secularism, and secular ethics. Arguments for atheism range from philosophical to
Atheism
President of Iraq from 1979 to 2003
Amatzia (2014). Saddam Husayn and Islam, 1968–2003: Ba'thi Iraq from Secularism to Faith. Woodrow Wilson Center Press/Johns Hopkins University Press.
Saddam_Hussein
Filipino non-profit atheist organization
The Philippine Atheism, Agnosticism, and Secularism Inc. (PATAS), formerly known as the Philippine Atheist and Agnostics Society, is a nonprofit organization
Philippine Atheism, Agnosticism, and Secularism
Philippine_Atheism,_Agnosticism,_and_Secularism
Country in Eastern Europe and West Asia
Unlike Turkey, Azerbaijan does not have the powerful ideological legacy of secularism... the conflict with Armenia has bred frustration that is increasingly
Azerbaijan
Political party in India
parties under the leadership of Lalduhoma in 2017. The party advocates for secularism and the protection of religious minorities in India. In its first ever
Zoram_People's_Movement
Indian activist (born 1993)
(Amendment) Act, 2019 (CAA) and her advocacy for religious freedom and secularism. She gained significant attention for her role in peaceful demonstrations
Gulfisha_Fatima
This is a list of notable conspiracy theories. Many conspiracy theories relate to supposed clandestine government plans and elaborate murder plots. They
List_of_conspiracy_theories
coexisted without divisive religious confrontations. The understanding of secularism in the Republic of Albania has strong influences from the French laïcité
Secularism_in_Albania
Ba'athist political ideology of Saddam Hussein
Militant Secularism to Islamism: The Iraqi Ba'th Regime 1968–2003" (PDF). Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars. "From Militant Secularism to Islamism"
Saddamism
Societal transition away from religion
influence which challenge the underlying assumptions on conventional views on secularism. Global studies show that many people who do not identify with a religion
Secularization
Secular Jewish socialist movement
the late 19th century that aimed to promote working-class politics and secularism and to foster Jewish political and cultural autonomy. As a part of the
Bundism
government and a strong tradition of secularism. Nevertheless, the Turkish state's interpretation of secularism has reportedly resulted in religious freedom
Religion_in_Turkey
Scottish Catholic cardinal (1938–2018)
homosexuality was a type of secularism O'Brien opposed, and he called on Christians of all denominations to unite in combating secularism. On this topic, The
Keith_O'Brien
Sociological research institute at Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut, USA
The Institute for the Study of Secularism in Society and Culture (ISSSC) is located at Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut. ISSSC was established
Institute for the Study of Secularism in Society and Culture
Institute_for_the_Study_of_Secularism_in_Society_and_Culture
German philosopher and socialist (1818–1883)
rights Progressivism Reformism Left Socialism Revolutionary socialism Secularism Social corporatism Social justice Social market economy Socialist state
Karl_Marx
due to nineteenth-century political events influenced by positivism, secularism, and other beliefs held by intellectual Europeans. The resistance of the
Irreligion_in_Uruguay
Supreme Leader of Iran from 1979 to 1989
practical social and political issues of the day, and he worked against secularism in the 1940s. His first political book Kashf al-Asrar (Uncovering of Secrets)
Ruhollah_Khomeini
American animated television series
on its introduction of the theme of conflict between spiritualism and secularism. Covering the third season, Scott Thill at Salon described Korra as one
The_Legend_of_Korra
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n.
The state or quality of being secular; a secular spirit; secularity.
n.
The tenets or principles of the secularists.