The challenge of secularism (Edexcel A-Level Religious Studies): Flashcards

Religion should have no part in state, government, public life

State treats all religions equally, no preference

Purely secular state, exclude religion from public institutions

Will fall below 10%

Spirituality flourishing, e.g. mindfulness practices

Scientific reason will eventually take over from religion

Infantile, repressive, and a major cause of conflict

'Sick men's dreams'

Wish fulfillment

Infantile fears of things we cannot change

Universal obsessional neurosis

Using God to explain things not understood

Persistent false belief contrary to vast body of evidence

Positive medical & psychological benefits