Definition of secularism
:indifference to or rejection or exclusion of religion and religious considerations
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In many parts of the world, secularism is on the rise, even in the United States where there has been a slow but steady drop in the number of people who affiliate themselves with a religion.
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General Zia tilted Pakistan sharply away from Jinnah’s dreamy secularism.
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The bill doesn't mention other types of nonprofit groups, or even synagogues or mosques, said Nick Little of the Center for Inquiry, which promotes secularism.
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First, the official narrative that connected secularism with progress, and faith with backwardness, had consequences for the pious, who confronted institutional discrimination.
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Grammy award-winning singer Daniela Mercury and Brazilian pop star Anitta performed at a parade that organizers said would focus on secularism and the idea that no religion is law regardless of people’s individual beliefs.
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France defines itself as a country united under one common national identity, with laws against racial discrimination and to promote secularism to safeguard an ideal that began with the French Revolution.
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Ohio Gov. John Kasich called on a crowd in Florida to choose decency and religion over discord and secularism.
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Richard Dawkins The evolutionary biologist and best-selling author will discuss science, secularism and current events with fellow evolutionary biologist and author Jerry Coyne.
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First Known Use of secularism
1851
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Definition of secularism for English Language Learners
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: the belief that religion should not play a role in government, education, or other public parts of society
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