Secularisation and Individualisation (AQA A-Level Religious Studies): Flashcards

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Secularisation and Individualisation
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Secular (definition)

Matters concerned with this world, not religious/spiritual

Secularisation (definition)

Process by which society becomes less religious

Two interpretations of Christianity's declining authority

Christianity has failed OR Christianity has succeeded

Augsburg Settlement (1555)

Each prince could decide the religion of his own state

Peace of Westphalia (1648)

Granted right to practise religion privately

David Hume's contribution to secularisation

First philosopher to challenge religion from secular standpoint

Feuerbach's projection theory

God is projection of highest human aspirations

Humanism (definition)

Belief people can live good lives without religious beliefs

Constantine's conversion impact

Entire Roman Empire became Christian

Church of England status

Established religion in England

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