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Secularism
Secularism is the principle of the separation of government institutions and persons mandated to represent the state from religious institutions and religious dignitaries. One manifestation of secularism is asserting the right to be free from religious rule and teachings, or, in a state declared to be neutral on matters of belief, from the imposition by government of religion or religious practices upon its people. Another manifestation of secularism is the view that public activities and decisions, especially political ones, should be uninfluenced by religious beliefs and/or practices.
Secularism draws its intellectual roots from Greek and Roman philosophers such as Epicurus and Marcus Aurelius; from Enlightenment thinkers such as John Locke, Denis Diderot, Voltaire, Baruch Spinoza, James Madison, Thomas Jefferson, and Thomas Paine; and from more recent freethinkers and atheists such as Robert Ingersoll and Bertrand Russell.
The purposes and arguments in support of secularism vary widely. In European laicism, it has been argued that secularism is a movement toward modernization, and away from traditional religious values (also known as secularization). This type of secularism, on a social or philosophical level, has often occurred while maintaining an official state church or other state support of religion. In the United States, some argue that state secularism has served to a greater extent to protect religion and the religious from governmental interference, while secularism on a social level is less prevalent. Within countries as well, differing political movements support secularism for varying reasons.
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Secularism in India
Secularism in India means equal treatment of all religions by the state. Unlike the Western concept of secularism which envisions a separation of religion and state, the concept of secularism in India envisions acceptance of religious laws as binding on the state, and equal participation of state in different religions.
With the 42nd Amendment of the Constitution of India enacted in 1976, the Preamble to the Constitution asserted that India is a secular nation. However, neither India's constitution nor its laws define the relationship between religion and state. The laws implicitly require the state and its institutions to recognize and accept all religions, enforce religious laws instead of parliamentary laws, and respect pluralism. India does not have an official state religion. The people of India have freedom of religion, and the state treats all individuals as equal citizens regardless of their religion. In matters of law in modern India, however, the applicable code of law is unequal, and India's personal laws - on matters such as marriage, divorce, inheritance, alimony - varies with an individual's religion. Muslim Indians have Sharia-based Muslim Personal Law, while Hindus, Christians, Sikhs and other non-Muslim Indians live under common law. The attempt to respect unequal, religious law has created a number of issues in India such as acceptability of child marriage, polygamy, unequal inheritance rights, extrajudicial unilateral divorce rights favorable to some males, and conflicting interpretations of religious books.
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Ten Things to Know about Secularism | Andrew Copson
Andrew Copson tells us the top ten things we should understand about Secularism. http://oxford.ly/2f6OEJ8 Andrew Copson is the Chief Executive of Humanists UK, President of the International Humanist and Ethical Union; and a former Director of the European Humanist Federation. In these capacities he is one of the most experienced and prolific advocates of secularism, its study, and its implementation. He has been an associate of the Centre for Law and Religion and the University of Cardiff since 2008 and represented the secularist point of view on public or other bodies such as the Foreign Office's Advisory Panel on Freedom of Religion or Belief and the Woolf Institute's Commission on Religion and Belief in British Public Life. © Oxford University Press
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What is Secularism? 3 types of secularism: political, philosophical, socio-cultural.
Can you wear a cross, or any other religious symbol if you work in a public library? Well, it depends on what country you live in. Secularism comes in different shapes. The term ‘secularism’, similarly to the term ‘religion’, is broad and has many definitions. These definitions relate and have similar roots but describe different processes. For example, an expert on this question Dr. Phil Zuckerman suggests dividing secularism into three main types: 1) political 2) philosophical and 3) socio-cultural. He describes it as three branches of the same tree. In short, political secularism is about the separation of Church and State. Philosophical secularism refers to a worldview free of superstition that also seeks to debunk religious claims and reduce the influence of religion. Socio-cultural ...
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Fareed: The rapid secularization of America
CNN's Fareed Zakaria weighs in on former President Donald Trump's faith-based campaign tactics and how he harnesses White evangelical voters. #CNN #News
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What is Secularism?
At the National Secular Society we've been challenging religious privilege for over 150 years. This video is a two-minute overview of secularism today.
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The Problems of Secularism
In public life or on social media, you’ve probably heard the term ‘secular’ before. Originating in Ancient Greece, secularism is the idea that religion should be separated from civil affairs and the state, seeking to remove or minimise the role of religion in any public sphere. A secular world view has encouraged societies to promote virtues like freedom of speech and freedom of religion and it has helped stop religious conflicts throughout human history. In this sense, secularism has helped human beings of all religious groups to look past their theological differences and instead, recognise each other’s humanity. That being said, secularism still contains a lot of faults. Religion has, for the most part, been pivotal in providing meaning in people’s lives and secularism wants to minimis...
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France, Islam and Secularism | Start Here
French President Emmanuel Macron says he wants to get tough on “Islamist separatism”. So why does his proposed new law have some people feeling like he is targeting Muslims? And why is he being accused of trying to score political points? Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ #Al_Jazeera_English #Start_Here #Al_Jazeera_Digital_Shows
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The Necessity of Secularism | Steven Kettle | TEDxWarwickSalon
This talk will be addressing the role religion plays in warfare and will question society’s habit of hastily blaming religion for conflict. Steven Kettell is an Associate Professor of the Politics and International Studies Department here at the University of Warwick. A published author as well as a renowned speaker, Steven is the co-founder and executive editor of ‘British Politics’, a journal dedicated to promoting research in British political studies. Steve’s core research interests revolve around the politics of secularism, non-religion, and the role of religion within the public sphere. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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Constitutional Law & Secularism | NAWEED AKHTER | Law Optional | RAUS IAS
#lawoptional #judiciary #upsc In this podcast, Mr Naweed Akhter (Law Optional Faculty) interacts with Mr Ankit Singh (DNS Faculty) on issues of Constitutional Law. Law Optional, Polity and Governance, Constitutional Law, Constitutional Convention, Constitutionalism, Secularism, Essential Religious Practices, Article 25
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Was America Founded to Be Secular? | 5 Minute Video
Did the Founding Fathers want American society to be religious or secular? Joshua Charles, author of Liberty's Secrets, explains. Donate today to PragerU! http://l.prageru.com/2ylo1Yt Follow Joshua Charles and visit http://joshuatcharles.com Joining PragerU is free! Sign up now to get all our videos as soon as they're released. http://prageru.com/signup Download Pragerpedia on your iPhone or Android! Thousands of sources and facts at your fingertips. iPhone: http://l.prageru.com/2dlsnbG Android: http://l.prageru.com/2dlsS5e Join Prager United to get new swag every quarter, exclusive early access to our videos, and an annual TownHall phone call with Dennis Prager! http://l.prageru.com/2c9n6ys Join PragerU's text list to have these videos, free merchandise giveaways and breaking announ...
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Ten Things to Know about Secularism | Andrew Copson
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Andrew Copson tells us the top ten things we should understand about Secularism.
http://oxford.ly/2f6OEJ8
Andrew Copson is the Chief Executive of Humanists UK...
Andrew Copson tells us the top ten things we should understand about Secularism.
http://oxford.ly/2f6OEJ8
Andrew Copson is the Chief Executive of Humanists UK, President of the International Humanist and Ethical Union; and a former Director of the European Humanist Federation. In these capacities he is one of the most experienced and prolific advocates of secularism, its study, and its implementation. He has been an associate of the Centre for Law and Religion and the University of Cardiff since 2008 and represented the secularist point of view on public or other bodies such as the Foreign Office's Advisory Panel on Freedom of Religion or Belief and the Woolf Institute's Commission on Religion and Belief in British Public Life.
© Oxford University Press
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Andrew Copson tells us the top ten things we should understand about Secularism.
http://oxford.ly/2f6OEJ8
Andrew Copson is the Chief Executive of Humanists UK, President of the International Humanist and Ethical Union; and a former Director of the European Humanist Federation. In these capacities he is one of the most experienced and prolific advocates of secularism, its study, and its implementation. He has been an associate of the Centre for Law and Religion and the University of Cardiff since 2008 and represented the secularist point of view on public or other bodies such as the Foreign Office's Advisory Panel on Freedom of Religion or Belief and the Woolf Institute's Commission on Religion and Belief in British Public Life.
© Oxford University Press
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What is Secularism? 3 types of secularism: political, philosophical, socio-cultural.
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Can you wear a cross, or any other religious symbol if you work in a public library? Well, it depends on what country you live in. Secularism comes in differen...
Can you wear a cross, or any other religious symbol if you work in a public library? Well, it depends on what country you live in. Secularism comes in different shapes. The term ‘secularism’, similarly to the term ‘religion’, is broad and has many definitions. These definitions relate and have similar roots but describe different processes. For example, an expert on this question Dr. Phil Zuckerman suggests dividing secularism into three main types: 1) political 2) philosophical and 3) socio-cultural. He describes it as three branches of the same tree. In short, political secularism is about the separation of Church and State. Philosophical secularism refers to a worldview free of superstition that also seeks to debunk religious claims and reduce the influence of religion. Socio-cultural secularism is about the process of secularization when we see how religion is losing its authority in people’s day-to-day life.
#secularism #what_is_secularism #religiolog
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Bibliography:
Jacques Berlinerblau. 2013. How to be Secular A Call to Arms for Religious Freedom.
Rajeev Bhargava “The Distinctiveness of Indian Secularism.” In The Future of Secularism, edited by T.N. Srinivasan. Delhi: Oxford University Press.
Calhoun, Craig, Mark Juergensmeyer, and Jonathan VanAntwerpen, eds. 2011. Rethinking Secularism, Oxford University Press.
Copson, Andrew. 2019. Secularism: A Very Short Introduction. Oxford UP.
Ahmet Kuru. 2009. Secularism and State Policies Toward Religion: The United States, France and Turkey. Cambridge University Press.
“Secularism in France,” by Amelie Barras, in Oxford Handbook of Secularism, edited by Zuckerman and Shook
Disenchanting India: Organized Rationalism and Criticism of Religion in India. Johannes Quack
Zuckerman, Phil 2008. Society Without God. New York, NY: New York University Press.
Link for my video about French secularism - https://youtu.be/ZGSfWiy6PL8
https://wn.com/What_Is_Secularism_3_Types_Of_Secularism_Political,_Philosophical,_Socio_Cultural.
Can you wear a cross, or any other religious symbol if you work in a public library? Well, it depends on what country you live in. Secularism comes in different shapes. The term ‘secularism’, similarly to the term ‘religion’, is broad and has many definitions. These definitions relate and have similar roots but describe different processes. For example, an expert on this question Dr. Phil Zuckerman suggests dividing secularism into three main types: 1) political 2) philosophical and 3) socio-cultural. He describes it as three branches of the same tree. In short, political secularism is about the separation of Church and State. Philosophical secularism refers to a worldview free of superstition that also seeks to debunk religious claims and reduce the influence of religion. Socio-cultural secularism is about the process of secularization when we see how religion is losing its authority in people’s day-to-day life.
#secularism #what_is_secularism #religiolog
Please become my Patron: https://www.patreon.com/4religiolog
or support Religiolog through a one-time donation: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/religiolog
Bibliography:
Jacques Berlinerblau. 2013. How to be Secular A Call to Arms for Religious Freedom.
Rajeev Bhargava “The Distinctiveness of Indian Secularism.” In The Future of Secularism, edited by T.N. Srinivasan. Delhi: Oxford University Press.
Calhoun, Craig, Mark Juergensmeyer, and Jonathan VanAntwerpen, eds. 2011. Rethinking Secularism, Oxford University Press.
Copson, Andrew. 2019. Secularism: A Very Short Introduction. Oxford UP.
Ahmet Kuru. 2009. Secularism and State Policies Toward Religion: The United States, France and Turkey. Cambridge University Press.
“Secularism in France,” by Amelie Barras, in Oxford Handbook of Secularism, edited by Zuckerman and Shook
Disenchanting India: Organized Rationalism and Criticism of Religion in India. Johannes Quack
Zuckerman, Phil 2008. Society Without God. New York, NY: New York University Press.
Link for my video about French secularism - https://youtu.be/ZGSfWiy6PL8
- published: 07 Jul 2022
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Fareed: The rapid secularization of America
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CNN's Fareed Zakaria weighs in on former President Donald Trump's faith-based campaign tactics and how he harnesses White evangelical voters. #CNN #News
CNN's Fareed Zakaria weighs in on former President Donald Trump's faith-based campaign tactics and how he harnesses White evangelical voters. #CNN #News
https://wn.com/Fareed_The_Rapid_Secularization_Of_America
CNN's Fareed Zakaria weighs in on former President Donald Trump's faith-based campaign tactics and how he harnesses White evangelical voters. #CNN #News
- published: 08 Apr 2024
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What is Secularism?
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At the National Secular Society we've been challenging religious privilege for over 150 years. This video is a two-minute overview of secularism today.
At the National Secular Society we've been challenging religious privilege for over 150 years. This video is a two-minute overview of secularism today.
https://wn.com/What_Is_Secularism
At the National Secular Society we've been challenging religious privilege for over 150 years. This video is a two-minute overview of secularism today.
- published: 03 Aug 2023
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The Problems of Secularism
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In public life or on social media, you’ve probably heard the term ‘secular’ before. Originating in Ancient Greece, secularism is the idea that religion should b...
In public life or on social media, you’ve probably heard the term ‘secular’ before. Originating in Ancient Greece, secularism is the idea that religion should be separated from civil affairs and the state, seeking to remove or minimise the role of religion in any public sphere. A secular world view has encouraged societies to promote virtues like freedom of speech and freedom of religion and it has helped stop religious conflicts throughout human history. In this sense, secularism has helped human beings of all religious groups to look past their theological differences and instead, recognise each other’s humanity.
That being said, secularism still contains a lot of faults. Religion has, for the most part, been pivotal in providing meaning in people’s lives and secularism wants to minimise it and in some cases, throw it all away. In this video, we will look into what secularism is, its contributions to society and the problems with it in the 21st century. I hope you enjoy this video and You’re watching All Things Humanities.
Sources:
Secularism and Religion, Steven Kettel. (2019). 25 Jan/
Copson, Andrew (2019). Secularism: A Very Short Introduction. Oxford University Press. ISBN 9780198747222.
"Secular Europe and Religious America: Implications for Transatlantic Relations". Pew Research Center. 2005-04-21. Archived from the original on 2018-07-04. Retrieved 4 July 2018.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FmH7JUeVQb8&t=3644s&ab_channel=Pangburn
Als Zarathustra aber allein war, sprach er also zu seinem Herzen: "Sollte es denn möglich sein! Dieser alte Heilige hat in seinem Walde noch nichts gehört, daß Gott tot ist!. Reclam edition 1969 p 5
^ trans. Walter Kaufmann and R.J. Hollingdale; Twilight of the Idols, Expeditions of an Untimely Man, sect. 5
https://wn.com/The_Problems_Of_Secularism
In public life or on social media, you’ve probably heard the term ‘secular’ before. Originating in Ancient Greece, secularism is the idea that religion should be separated from civil affairs and the state, seeking to remove or minimise the role of religion in any public sphere. A secular world view has encouraged societies to promote virtues like freedom of speech and freedom of religion and it has helped stop religious conflicts throughout human history. In this sense, secularism has helped human beings of all religious groups to look past their theological differences and instead, recognise each other’s humanity.
That being said, secularism still contains a lot of faults. Religion has, for the most part, been pivotal in providing meaning in people’s lives and secularism wants to minimise it and in some cases, throw it all away. In this video, we will look into what secularism is, its contributions to society and the problems with it in the 21st century. I hope you enjoy this video and You’re watching All Things Humanities.
Sources:
Secularism and Religion, Steven Kettel. (2019). 25 Jan/
Copson, Andrew (2019). Secularism: A Very Short Introduction. Oxford University Press. ISBN 9780198747222.
"Secular Europe and Religious America: Implications for Transatlantic Relations". Pew Research Center. 2005-04-21. Archived from the original on 2018-07-04. Retrieved 4 July 2018.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FmH7JUeVQb8&t=3644s&ab_channel=Pangburn
Als Zarathustra aber allein war, sprach er also zu seinem Herzen: "Sollte es denn möglich sein! Dieser alte Heilige hat in seinem Walde noch nichts gehört, daß Gott tot ist!. Reclam edition 1969 p 5
^ trans. Walter Kaufmann and R.J. Hollingdale; Twilight of the Idols, Expeditions of an Untimely Man, sect. 5
- published: 02 Feb 2023
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France, Islam and Secularism | Start Here
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French President Emmanuel Macron says he wants to get tough on “Islamist separatism”.
So why does his proposed new law have some people feeling like he is tar...
French President Emmanuel Macron says he wants to get tough on “Islamist separatism”.
So why does his proposed new law have some people feeling like he is targeting Muslims?
And why is he being accused of trying to score political points?
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French President Emmanuel Macron says he wants to get tough on “Islamist separatism”.
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And why is he being accused of trying to score political points?
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The Necessity of Secularism | Steven Kettle | TEDxWarwickSalon
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This talk will be addressing the role religion plays in warfare and will question society’s habit of hastily blaming religion for conflict.
Steven Kettell is ...
This talk will be addressing the role religion plays in warfare and will question society’s habit of hastily blaming religion for conflict.
Steven Kettell is an Associate Professor of the Politics and International Studies Department here at the University of Warwick. A published author as well as a renowned speaker, Steven is the co-founder and executive editor of ‘British Politics’, a journal dedicated to promoting research in British political studies. Steve’s core research interests revolve around the politics of secularism, non-religion, and the role of religion within the public sphere. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
https://wn.com/The_Necessity_Of_Secularism_|_Steven_Kettle_|_Tedxwarwicksalon
This talk will be addressing the role religion plays in warfare and will question society’s habit of hastily blaming religion for conflict.
Steven Kettell is an Associate Professor of the Politics and International Studies Department here at the University of Warwick. A published author as well as a renowned speaker, Steven is the co-founder and executive editor of ‘British Politics’, a journal dedicated to promoting research in British political studies. Steve’s core research interests revolve around the politics of secularism, non-religion, and the role of religion within the public sphere. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
- published: 06 Feb 2018
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Hard-Line Secularism Is a Bad Idea
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In this podcast, Mr Naweed Akhter (Law Optional Faculty) interacts with Mr Ankit Singh (DNS Faculty) on issues of Constitutional ...
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In this podcast, Mr Naweed Akhter (Law Optional Faculty) interacts with Mr Ankit Singh (DNS Faculty) on issues of Constitutional Law.
Law Optional, Polity and Governance, Constitutional Law, Constitutional Convention, Constitutionalism, Secularism, Essential Religious Practices, Article 25
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#lawoptional #judiciary #upsc
In this podcast, Mr Naweed Akhter (Law Optional Faculty) interacts with Mr Ankit Singh (DNS Faculty) on issues of Constitutional Law.
Law Optional, Polity and Governance, Constitutional Law, Constitutional Convention, Constitutionalism, Secularism, Essential Religious Practices, Article 25
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Did the Founding Fathers want American society to be religious or secular? Joshua Charles, author of Liberty's Secrets, explains.
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What role should religion play in a free society? More and more people today would answer: none. That would not have been the answer of the Founders of the United States – the men who fought the American Revolution and wrote the country’s Constitution.
To them the issue of religion and freedom were inextricably linked. You couldn’t have freedom without religion. In fact, the political philosophy of the Founders necessitated a divine foundation.
Thomas Jefferson makes this clear in the Declaration of Independence when he writes that “all men…are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights.” The purpose of government, Jefferson and his compatriots believed, was not to bestow rights; rather, it was to protect those rights already endowed upon human beings by God.
But government isn’t enough for a free society. A moral people is also required; that is, a people moral enough to police itself. “Virtue or morality,” George Washington observed, “is a necessary spring of popular government.” Thus, for the Founders, liberty was not merely the ability to do what one wanted; it came with moral demands and boundaries.
They all accepted the rule of life expressed by Benjamin Franklin: “Nothing brings more pain than too much pleasure; nothing more bondage than too much liberty.”
The Founders knew that the absolute enemy of freedom was – ironically – freedom that was absolute and unrestrained. And where was this restraint going to come from? Their answer was religion, which for them – because of when and where they lived – was some variety of Christianity.
“Let Divines, and Philosophers, Statesmen and Patriots unite,” Samuel Adams wrote, “[in] instructing [citizens] in the Art of self-government…in short, of leading them in the Study, and Practice of the exalted Virtues of the Christian system.”
The Christian system to which Adams refers is composed of Judeo-Christian values – the values rooted in the Old and New Testaments, both of which were referred to by the Founders with equal conviction and frequency.
Jefferson – yes, the very same Thomas Jefferson who is so often portrayed as anti-religious – confirmed this sentiment in his Notes on the State of Virginia, when he asked: “[C]an the liberties of a nation be thought secure when we have removed their only firm basis, a conviction in the minds of the people that these liberties are of the gift of God? [And] that they are not to be violated but with his wrath?”
James Madison likewise affirmed the essential connection between religion and morality: “The belief in a God All Powerful, wise, and good is. . . essential to the moral order of the world and to the happiness of man. . . .”
John Adams believed that “the doctrine of a supreme, intelligent, wise, almighty sovereign of the universe,” a doctrine he credited to Judaism, was the “great essential principle of all morality, and consequently of all civilization.” And he applied this thinking specifically to the new nation he helped to create: “Our Constitution,” he said, “was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other.”
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What role should religion play in a free society? More and more people today would answer: none. That would not have been the answer of the Founders of the United States – the men who fought the American Revolution and wrote the country’s Constitution.
To them the issue of religion and freedom were inextricably linked. You couldn’t have freedom without religion. In fact, the political philosophy of the Founders necessitated a divine foundation.
Thomas Jefferson makes this clear in the Declaration of Independence when he writes that “all men…are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights.” The purpose of government, Jefferson and his compatriots believed, was not to bestow rights; rather, it was to protect those rights already endowed upon human beings by God.
But government isn’t enough for a free society. A moral people is also required; that is, a people moral enough to police itself. “Virtue or morality,” George Washington observed, “is a necessary spring of popular government.” Thus, for the Founders, liberty was not merely the ability to do what one wanted; it came with moral demands and boundaries.
They all accepted the rule of life expressed by Benjamin Franklin: “Nothing brings more pain than too much pleasure; nothing more bondage than too much liberty.”
The Founders knew that the absolute enemy of freedom was – ironically – freedom that was absolute and unrestrained. And where was this restraint going to come from? Their answer was religion, which for them – because of when and where they lived – was some variety of Christianity.
“Let Divines, and Philosophers, Statesmen and Patriots unite,” Samuel Adams wrote, “[in] instructing [citizens] in the Art of self-government…in short, of leading them in the Study, and Practice of the exalted Virtues of the Christian system.”
The Christian system to which Adams refers is composed of Judeo-Christian values – the values rooted in the Old and New Testaments, both of which were referred to by the Founders with equal conviction and frequency.
Jefferson – yes, the very same Thomas Jefferson who is so often portrayed as anti-religious – confirmed this sentiment in his Notes on the State of Virginia, when he asked: “[C]an the liberties of a nation be thought secure when we have removed their only firm basis, a conviction in the minds of the people that these liberties are of the gift of God? [And] that they are not to be violated but with his wrath?”
James Madison likewise affirmed the essential connection between religion and morality: “The belief in a God All Powerful, wise, and good is. . . essential to the moral order of the world and to the happiness of man. . . .”
John Adams believed that “the doctrine of a supreme, intelligent, wise, almighty sovereign of the universe,” a doctrine he credited to Judaism, was the “great essential principle of all morality, and consequently of all civilization.” And he applied this thinking specifically to the new nation he helped to create: “Our Constitution,” he said, “was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other.”
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Ten Things to Know about Secularism | Andrew Copson
Andrew Copson tells us the top ten things we should understand about Secularism.
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Andrew Copson tells us the top ten things we should understand about Secularism.
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Andrew Copson is the Chief Executive of Humanists UK, President of the International Humanist and Ethical Union; and a former Director of the European Humanist Federation. In these capacities he is one of the most experienced and prolific advocates of secularism, its study, and its implementation. He has been an associate of the Centre for Law and Religion and the University of Cardiff since 2008 and represented the secularist point of view on public or other bodies such as the Foreign Office's Advisory Panel on Freedom of Religion or Belief and the Woolf Institute's Commission on Religion and Belief in British Public Life.
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What is Secularism? 3 types of secularism: political, philosophical, socio-cultural.
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What is Secularism? 3 types of secularism: political, philosophical, socio-cultural.
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Can you wear a cross, or any other religious symbol if you work in a public library? Well, it depends on what country you live in. Secularism comes in different shapes. The term ‘secularism’, similarly to the term ‘religion’, is broad and has many definitions. These definitions relate and have similar roots but describe different processes. For example, an expert on this question Dr. Phil Zuckerman suggests dividing secularism into three main types: 1) political 2) philosophical and 3) socio-cultural. He describes it as three branches of the same tree. In short, political secularism is about the separation of Church and State. Philosophical secularism refers to a worldview free of superstition that also seeks to debunk religious claims and reduce the influence of religion. Socio-cultural secularism is about the process of secularization when we see how religion is losing its authority in people’s day-to-day life.
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Bibliography:
Jacques Berlinerblau. 2013. How to be Secular A Call to Arms for Religious Freedom.
Rajeev Bhargava “The Distinctiveness of Indian Secularism.” In The Future of Secularism, edited by T.N. Srinivasan. Delhi: Oxford University Press.
Calhoun, Craig, Mark Juergensmeyer, and Jonathan VanAntwerpen, eds. 2011. Rethinking Secularism, Oxford University Press.
Copson, Andrew. 2019. Secularism: A Very Short Introduction. Oxford UP.
Ahmet Kuru. 2009. Secularism and State Policies Toward Religion: The United States, France and Turkey. Cambridge University Press.
“Secularism in France,” by Amelie Barras, in Oxford Handbook of Secularism, edited by Zuckerman and Shook
Disenchanting India: Organized Rationalism and Criticism of Religion in India. Johannes Quack
Zuckerman, Phil 2008. Society Without God. New York, NY: New York University Press.
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Fareed: The rapid secularization of America
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Fareed: The rapid secularization of America
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CNN's Fareed Zakaria weighs in on former President Donald Trump's faith-based campaign tactics and how he harnesses White evangelical voters. #CNN #News
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What is Secularism?
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What is Secularism?
What is Secularism?
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At the National Secular Society we've been challenging religious privilege for over 150 years. This video is a two-minute overview of secularism today.
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The Problems of Secularism
In public life or on social media, you’ve probably heard the term ‘secular’ before. Origin...
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The Problems of Secularism
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In public life or on social media, you’ve probably heard the term ‘secular’ before. Originating in Ancient Greece, secularism is the idea that religion should be separated from civil affairs and the state, seeking to remove or minimise the role of religion in any public sphere. A secular world view has encouraged societies to promote virtues like freedom of speech and freedom of religion and it has helped stop religious conflicts throughout human history. In this sense, secularism has helped human beings of all religious groups to look past their theological differences and instead, recognise each other’s humanity.
That being said, secularism still contains a lot of faults. Religion has, for the most part, been pivotal in providing meaning in people’s lives and secularism wants to minimise it and in some cases, throw it all away. In this video, we will look into what secularism is, its contributions to society and the problems with it in the 21st century. I hope you enjoy this video and You’re watching All Things Humanities.
Sources:
Secularism and Religion, Steven Kettel. (2019). 25 Jan/
Copson, Andrew (2019). Secularism: A Very Short Introduction. Oxford University Press. ISBN 9780198747222.
"Secular Europe and Religious America: Implications for Transatlantic Relations". Pew Research Center. 2005-04-21. Archived from the original on 2018-07-04. Retrieved 4 July 2018.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FmH7JUeVQb8&t=3644s&ab_channel=Pangburn
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^ trans. Walter Kaufmann and R.J. Hollingdale; Twilight of the Idols, Expeditions of an Untimely Man, sect. 5
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France, Islam and Secularism | Start Here
French President Emmanuel Macron says he wants to get tough on “Islamist separatism”.
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The Necessity of Secularism | Steven Kettle | TEDxWarwickSalon
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This talk will be addressing the role religion plays in warfare and will question society’s habit of hastily blaming religion for conflict.
Steven Kettell is an Associate Professor of the Politics and International Studies Department here at the University of Warwick. A published author as well as a renowned speaker, Steven is the co-founder and executive editor of ‘British Politics’, a journal dedicated to promoting research in British political studies. Steve’s core research interests revolve around the politics of secularism, non-religion, and the role of religion within the public sphere. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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Hard-Line Secularism Is a Bad Idea
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Constitutional Law & Secularism | NAWEED AKHTER | Law Optional | RAUS IAS
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Was America Founded to Be Secular? | 5 Minute Video
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What role should religion play in a free society? More and more people today would answer: none. That would not have been the answer of the Founders of the United States – the men who fought the American Revolution and wrote the country’s Constitution.
To them the issue of religion and freedom were inextricably linked. You couldn’t have freedom without religion. In fact, the political philosophy of the Founders necessitated a divine foundation.
Thomas Jefferson makes this clear in the Declaration of Independence when he writes that “all men…are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights.” The purpose of government, Jefferson and his compatriots believed, was not to bestow rights; rather, it was to protect those rights already endowed upon human beings by God.
But government isn’t enough for a free society. A moral people is also required; that is, a people moral enough to police itself. “Virtue or morality,” George Washington observed, “is a necessary spring of popular government.” Thus, for the Founders, liberty was not merely the ability to do what one wanted; it came with moral demands and boundaries.
They all accepted the rule of life expressed by Benjamin Franklin: “Nothing brings more pain than too much pleasure; nothing more bondage than too much liberty.”
The Founders knew that the absolute enemy of freedom was – ironically – freedom that was absolute and unrestrained. And where was this restraint going to come from? Their answer was religion, which for them – because of when and where they lived – was some variety of Christianity.
“Let Divines, and Philosophers, Statesmen and Patriots unite,” Samuel Adams wrote, “[in] instructing [citizens] in the Art of self-government…in short, of leading them in the Study, and Practice of the exalted Virtues of the Christian system.”
The Christian system to which Adams refers is composed of Judeo-Christian values – the values rooted in the Old and New Testaments, both of which were referred to by the Founders with equal conviction and frequency.
Jefferson – yes, the very same Thomas Jefferson who is so often portrayed as anti-religious – confirmed this sentiment in his Notes on the State of Virginia, when he asked: “[C]an the liberties of a nation be thought secure when we have removed their only firm basis, a conviction in the minds of the people that these liberties are of the gift of God? [And] that they are not to be violated but with his wrath?”
James Madison likewise affirmed the essential connection between religion and morality: “The belief in a God All Powerful, wise, and good is. . . essential to the moral order of the world and to the happiness of man. . . .”
John Adams believed that “the doctrine of a supreme, intelligent, wise, almighty sovereign of the universe,” a doctrine he credited to Judaism, was the “great essential principle of all morality, and consequently of all civilization.” And he applied this thinking specifically to the new nation he helped to create: “Our Constitution,” he said, “was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other.”
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Secularism
Secularism is the principle of the separation of government institutions and persons mandated to represent the state from religious institutions and religious dignitaries. One manifestation of secularism is asserting the right to be free from religious rule and teachings, or, in a state declared to be neutral on matters of belief, from the imposition by government of religion or religious practices upon its people. Another manifestation of secularism is the view that public activities and decisions, especially political ones, should be uninfluenced by religious beliefs and/or practices.
Secularism draws its intellectual roots from Greek and Roman philosophers such as Epicurus and Marcus Aurelius; from Enlightenment thinkers such as John Locke, Denis Diderot, Voltaire, Baruch Spinoza, James Madison, Thomas Jefferson, and Thomas Paine; and from more recent freethinkers and atheists such as Robert Ingersoll and Bertrand Russell.
The purposes and arguments in support of secularism vary widely. In European laicism, it has been argued that secularism is a movement toward modernization, and away from traditional religious values (also known as secularization). This type of secularism, on a social or philosophical level, has often occurred while maintaining an official state church or other state support of religion. In the United States, some argue that state secularism has served to a greater extent to protect religion and the religious from governmental interference, while secularism on a social level is less prevalent. Within countries as well, differing political movements support secularism for varying reasons.
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