secularism

Noun

Meaning

The state or quality of being secular; a secular spirit; secularity.

The tenets or principles of the secularists.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

division heresy divinity apostasy animalism secular divergence dissent fallacy atheism infidelity disbelief defection blasphemy profanity
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Antonyms

belief faith credit trust confidence harmony
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Hypernyms

ism philosophy doctrine school of thought philosophical system

Related terms

secularization secularize secularist secularity

Examples

All too often secular humanism is reduced to a sterile outlook consisting of little more than secularism slightly broadened by academic ethics. Source: Internet

Another manifestation of secularism is the view that public activities and decisions, especially political ones, should be uninfluenced by religious beliefs and/or practices. Source: Internet

Cole said constituents concerned about a mandatory vaccine asked him to introduce HB 5016, and that “religious beliefs” in the bill incorporates any belief system, including secularism. Source: Internet

Dismayed by the French revolution's turn toward secularism and atheism, he composed Part I of The Age of Reason in 1792 and 1793: It has been my intention, for several years past, to publish my thoughts upon religion. Source: Internet

Candidates with "Western sympathies or any suspicion of secularism" lost out heavily to "hardline conservatives who were endorsed by the local religious establishment." Source: Internet

For most of Israel’s history the deeply traditional ultra-Orthodox, who reject modern secularism, have lived in their own areas. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

secularisation secularise seculariser secularist secularist leader secularistic