secularism

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"One of Monaco's distinctive features is a kind of positive secularism, which recognises the legitimate autonomy of the spiritual and temporal spheres," Guillaume Paris, a senior clergyman in Monaco, told AFP.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

Pope John XXIII’s goal was to promote evangelism, not to accept secularism.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 4, 2025

The mandate was popularized by theologian Francis Schaeffer, who linked it to a larger critique of secularism and liberal culture.

From Salon • Jul. 11, 2025

"Irani cafes in Hyderabad have stood as symbols of secularism," historian Paravastu Lokeshwar said.

From BBC • Aug. 10, 2024

I enrolled in every course I could squeeze into my schedule, from German idealism to the history of secularism to ethics and law.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover