Religion and Secularism | Eurozine

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Let’s start with the basics: What is secularism? Now, according to Enycolpedia BritannicaEven academics struggle to define it to the fullest, but we will do our best! In Andrew Copsons’ book, “What is secularism?” He found three important explanations Jean Baubérot. The first state states that “secularism is the separation of religious institutions from the institutions of the state, and no control of the political realm by the institutions of religion. The second states that “the thinking, conscience, freedom of religion for all” and the third states that “there is no discrimination against the grounds of their religion or secular worldview.”

Some of the first concepts of secularism are Ancient Greeks, If some cities accept secular practices by distinguishing between the influence of Greek gods and goddesses from legislative and civic issues.possibly while drinking wine and enjoying some nice bread with olive oil. During the Middle Ages, Christians also used the term “Secular” To refer to secular issues as opposed to spiritual or heavenly concerns. Originating from the 18th century Awareness It was a movement based on ideas and practices centered around the secular realm, and it was the starting point for its modern day.

Secularism offers great advantages, but it is not without flaws and can be pushed up to harmful extremes. The French gave us multiple examples Since 2004, school headscarves, kippers, turbans and large crosses have been banned. It was also very controversial Muslim veil ban in 2010 And it was very famous in 2017 No burkini.

In some cases, secularism can be used as a tool to disguise and justify pure racism. However, religion is not exempt from it. We have seen how religious texts have been used in the past and in multiple ways, both in the present, to justify violence. Consider the comparison of Benjamin Netanyahu with the Inca Christians or the land of Amalek in Hamas in passages from the Hebrew Bible.

Both secularism and religion are being used as multi-tools, and from today I want to deepen this conversation about secularism with my guests.

Dóra Laborczi He is an experienced journalist, editor and communications expert with a strong background in not only church media but also civic and social organizations. Her three main areas of focus are feminism, Christianity and public life.

Omar SeifoMCC, Research Director, Migration Research Institute

Omar Sayfo received his PhD from Utrecht University in 2016. He is the author of several academic articles, two in English and four in Middle Eastern Hungarian.

Jonatán Megyeri Rabbi Orthodox rabbis, journalist and influencer, he speaks to a wide audience about Judaism and foreign politics. Megyeri He is a frequent guest on various TV, radio and podcast shows, and his social media channels reach hundreds of thousands.