Question

what do you mean by secularism​

Answer 1

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Andrew Copson's 2017 book 'Secularism – Politics, Religion, and Freedom' defines it using principles from the work of French historian and sociologist of secularism, Jean Baubérot: 1) separation of religious institutions from the institutions of state, and no domination of the political sphere by religious institutions

Answer 2

Answer:

In a helpful exploration of the term, Jeremy Rodell identifies three core principles of secularism: institutional separation, freedom of belief and no discrimination on grounds of religion. These conditions allow for ‘competing concepts of the good life’ to be pursued in society.