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Secularism
The first time since Independence, India is at a crossroads of secular and Hindu Rashtra (nation) ideologies.The Constitution of India is ambivalent about secularism, pandering to the demands of both the majority and minority communities.The founding fathers could not even agree on calling the Constitution 'secular'.The word 'secular' became a part of the Preamble only during the 'Emergency'.There is no consensus yet on its definition. In the process, secularism, though declared by the Supreme Court as a part of the 'basic structure' of the Constitution, has lost all credibility.Godbole's thoughtful and comprehensive agenda for strengthening secularism includes setting up a constitutional commission on secularism, the separation of religion from politics, defining the words 'secular' and 'minorities', doing away with the freedom to propagate religion, an amendment of Article 48 by deleting the provision prohibiting cow slaughter and increasing the role and responsibilities of the central government.The implementation of this will require national consensus, statesmanship, maturity and far-sightedness.Secularism should be a must-read for the youth of this country, political parties, legislators, professionals, academia, media, social thinkers and opinion-makers.For, no other issue will decide the future of India as decisively.
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Secularism: The Basics
Secularism: The Basics is a concise and engaging introduction to confusing and contradictory public discussions of secularism across the globe. “Secularism” must be the most confused and convoluted term in the entire global political lexicon.From New York to Paris, to Istanbul, to Addis Ababa, to New Delhi, to Montevideo, there are countless examples of politicians, religious leaders and journalists, invoking the S-word in heated debates about public education, gender, sex, national symbols, and artistic freedom.In this lively and lucid book, Jacques Berlinerblau addresses why secularism is defined in so many ways and why it so ignites people’s passions.In so doing, he explores the following important questions: What does secularism mean?Why should we care about this idea? What are the different types of secularism and what are their histories?What are the basic principles of political secularisms?Why are secularism and Atheism often confused? What is the relationship between secularism and LGBTQ rights?What opposition are secularisms up against? What does the future hold for a concept millennia in the making, but only really operationalized in the twentieth century?With a glossary of key terms, case studies, informative tables, and suggestions for further reading throughout, the book considers key philosophical, religious, anti-religious, post-modern and post-colonial arguments around secularism.This book is an ideal starting point for anyone seeking a readable introduction to the often-conflicting interpretations of one of our era’s most complex and controversial ideas.
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Cinema and Secularism
Cinema and Secularism is the first collection to make the relationship between cinema and secularism thematic, utilizing a number of different methodological approaches to examine their identification and differentiation across film theory, film aesthetics, film history, and throughout global cinema. The emergence of moving images and the history of cinema historically coincide with the emergence of secularism as a concept and discourse. More than historically coinciding, however, cinema and secularism would seem to have—and many contemporary theorists and critics seem to assume—a more intrinsic, almost ontological connection to each other.While early film theorists and critics explicitly addressed questions about secularism, religion, and cinema, once the study of film was professionalized and secularized in the Western academy in both film studies and religious studies, explicit and critical attention to the relationship between cinema and secularism rapidly declined.Indeed, if one canvases film scholarship today, one will find barely any works dedicated to thinking critically about the relationship between cinema and secularism.Extending the recent “secular turn” in the humanities and social sciences, Cinema and Secularism provokes critical reflection on its titular concepts. Making contributions to theory, philosophy, criticism, and history, the chapters in this pioneering volume collectively interrogate the assumption that cinema is secular, how secularism is conceived and related to cinema differently in different film cultures, and whether the world is disenchanted or enchanted in cinema.Coming from intellectually diverse backgrounds in film studies, religious studies, and philosophy, the interdisciplinary contributors to this book cover films and traditions of thought from America, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, South Asia, and East Asia.In these ways, Cinema and Secularism opens new areas of inquiry in the study of film and contributes to the ongoing interrogation of secularism more broadly.
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Sex and Secularism
How gender inequality is built into the conception of modern secular nation-statesJoan Wallach Scott’s acclaimed writings have been foundational for the field of gender history.With Sex and Secularism, she challenges one of the central claims of the "clash of civilizations" polemic—that secularism guarantees gender equality.Drawing on a wealth of scholarship, Scott shows that the gender equality invoked today as an enduring principle was not originally associated with the term "secularism" when it first entered the nineteenth-century lexicon.In fact, the inequality of the sexes was fundamental to the separation of church and state that inaugurated Western modernity.Scott reveals how the assertion that secularism has been synonymous with equality between the sexes has distracted our attention from difficulties related to gender difference—ones shared by Western and non-Western cultures alike.
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What is the opposite of secularism?
The opposite of secularism is religious fundamentalism or religious extremism.
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What do you actually think of secularism?
I believe that secularism is an important principle that promotes the separation of religion and government. It allows for freedom of religion and ensures that all individuals, regardless of their beliefs, are treated equally under the law. Secularism also creates a space for diverse perspectives and encourages a more inclusive society. However, it is important to ensure that secularism does not infringe on individuals' rights to practice their religion freely. Overall, I think secularism is a valuable concept that helps to create a more fair and just society.
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What is Turkish President Erdogan's stance on secularism?
Turkish President Erdogan has been criticized for his stance on secularism, as he has been accused of undermining the secular principles of the Turkish state. Erdogan has been known to promote a more conservative and Islamist agenda, which has raised concerns among those who support the secular foundations of the Turkish Republic. Critics argue that Erdogan's policies and actions have eroded the secular nature of the state and have led to increased religious influence in politics and society.
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Should secularism be included in the German constitution?
Secularism is the principle of separating government institutions and the state from religious institutions. In the case of Germany, it already has a form of secularism enshrined in its constitution, which guarantees freedom of religion and the separation of church and state. This principle has been an important part of Germany's history and has contributed to its diverse and inclusive society. Therefore, it is important to continue to uphold and protect secularism in the German constitution to ensure the freedom of religion for all citizens.
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Secularism: The Basics
Secularism: The Basics is a concise and engaging introduction to confusing and contradictory public discussions of secularism across the globe.In this lively and lucid book, Jacques Berlinerblau addresses why secularism is defined in so many ways and why it so ignites people’s passions.In so doing, he explores the following important questions: What does secularism mean?Why should we care about this idea? What are the different types of secularism and what are their histories?What are the basic principles of political secularisms?Why are secularism and Atheism often confused? What is the relationship between secularism and LGBTQ rights?What opposition are secularisms up against? What does the future hold for a concept millennia in the making, but only really operationalized in the last century and a half?This thoroughly updated new edition includes two new chapters on African Secularisms and the importance of Mexico in the history of political secularism.With a glossary of key terms, new and updated case studies throughout, informative tables, and suggestions for further reading, the book considers key philosophical, religious, anti-religious, and post-colonial arguments around secularism.This book continues to be an ideal starting point for anyone seeking a readable introduction to the often-conflicting interpretations of one of our era’s most complex and controversial ideas.
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Islam and secularism in Turkey
Kemal Ataturk`s Republic of Turkey was set up in 1923 as a secular state, sweeping political, social, cultural and religious reforms followed.Islam was no longer the official religion of the state, the Sultanate was abolished and all Turkish citizens were declared equal without reference to religion.But though, in Azak`s phrase, `secularism was the central tenet of Kemalism`, fear of a resurgent, even fanatical, Islam, continued to haunt the state.Azak`s revisionist and original study sets out the struggle between religion and secularism but shows how Ataturk laboured for an idealised `Turkish Islam` - the `social cement` of the nation - stripped of superstition and obscurantism and linked to modern science and positivist philosophy. `Turkish Islam` has retained its traditional forms in the modern state and Ataturk`s Mausoleum dominates the capital and continues to inspire a popular, quasi-religious devotion.
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A Short History of Secularism
What does it mean to call Western society 'secular'?What is 'secularism'? And how should we understand the concept of 'secularism' in international relations, particularly the clash between radical Islam and the West?The Latin term from which the word 'secular' is derived - 'saeculum' - means 'generation' or 'age', and came to mean that which belongs to this life, to the here and now, in this world.It is widely used as a shorthand for the ideology which shapes contemporary society without reference to the divine.However, according to Graeme Smith, 'secularism' represents a great deal more.He offers a radical reappraisal of the notion of secularism and its history, beginning with the Greeks and proceeding to modernity and the contemporary period.The assumption that the West is becoming increasingly secular is often unquestioned.By contrast, Dr Smith discerns a different kind of society: one informed by a historical legacy which makes sense only when it is appreciated that it is religious.Secularism was born of Christianity. Daringly - and very originally - Smith argues that it is impossible to understand the idea of the secular without appreciating that, at root, it is Christian. "A Short History of Secularism" will fundamentally reshape discussions of western culture, religion and politics.It will have strong appeal to students of religion, political philosophy, and the history of ideas.
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Fundamentalism or Tradition : Christianity after Secularism
Traditional, secular, and fundamentalist—all three categories are contested, yet in their contestation they shape our sensibilities and are mutually implicated, the one with the others.This interplay brings to the foreground more than ever the question of what it means to think and live as Tradition.The Orthodox theologians of the twentieth century, in particular, have emphasized Tradition not as a dead letter but as a living presence of the Holy Spirit.But how can we discern Tradition as living discernment from fundamentalism?What does it mean to live in Tradition when surrounded by something like the “secular”?These essays interrogate these mutual implications, beginning from the understanding that whatever secular or fundamentalist may mean, they are not Tradition, which is historical, particularistic, in motion, ambiguous and pluralistic, but simultaneously not relativistic. Contributors: R. Scott Appleby, Nikolaos Asproulis, Brandon Gallaher, Paul J.Griffiths, Vigen Guroian, Dellas Oliver Herbel, Edith M.Humphrey, Slavica Jakelic, Nadieszda Kizenko, Wendy Mayer, Brenna Moore, Graham Ward, Darlene Fozard Weaver
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What is the difference between secularism and laicism?
Secularism is the principle of separating government institutions and the state from religious institutions. It allows for freedom of religion and belief, and ensures that the state does not favor any particular religion. On the other hand, laicism, also known as laïcité, is a more strict form of secularism that actively promotes the exclusion of religion from public affairs and institutions. It often involves the restriction of religious symbols and practices in public spaces, and aims to create a completely secular public sphere. While secularism allows for the coexistence of religious and non-religious beliefs in society, laicism seeks to minimize the influence of religion in public life.
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What are five reasons for and against secularism?
Five reasons for secularism include: 1. Protection of religious freedom and diversity, ensuring that no single religion dominates the state. 2. Promotion of equality and fairness for all citizens, regardless of their religious beliefs. 3. Encouragement of a more inclusive and tolerant society, where individuals are not discriminated against based on their religion. 4. Prevention of religious conflicts and tensions within the state, by keeping religion separate from political decision-making. 5. Fostering a more rational and evidence-based approach to governance, rather than being influenced by religious dogma. Five reasons against secularism include: 1. Undermining of traditional religious values and moral principles that have historically shaped a society. 2. Exclusion of religious perspectives from public discourse and policy-making, potentially neglecting important ethical considerations. 3. Loss of a sense of community and shared values, as religion has historically played a central role in shaping societal norms and practices. 4. Potential for increased moral relativism and individualism, as
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What is the Turkish President Erdogan's stance on secularism?
Turkish President Erdogan has been known for his stance against secularism. He has expressed his desire to move away from the secular principles established by the founder of modern Turkey, Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, and to bring more Islamic influence into the country's politics and society. Erdogan has been criticized for his efforts to undermine secularism and for promoting a more conservative and religious agenda in Turkey.
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Can someone explain the difference between secularism and laicism in simple words?
Secularism is the principle of separating government institutions and the state from religious institutions. It allows for freedom of religion and belief, and ensures that the government does not favor any particular religion. Laicism, on the other hand, is a more strict form of secularism that actively promotes the exclusion of religion from public affairs and institutions. In simple terms, secularism allows for the coexistence of religion and the state, while laicism seeks to minimize the influence of religion in public life.
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