The rise of secularism and secularisation (Edexcel A-Level Religious Studies): Quizzes
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What is secularism according to the definition?
What is secularism according to the definition?
Religion separate from state & public
What does procedural secularism require of the state?
What does procedural secularism require of the state?
Treat all religions equally
Under programmatic secularism, where should religious views be excluded from?
Under programmatic secularism, where should religious views be excluded from?
Public institutions like schools
How does Steve Bruce describe Christianity in Britain?
How does Steve Bruce describe Christianity in Britain?
Pale shadow of its former self
What does Steve Bruce predict about Christian membership in Britain?
What does Steve Bruce predict about Christian membership in Britain?
It will fall below 10%
Which of these does Bruce cite as evidence of decline in Church membership?
Which of these does Bruce cite as evidence of decline in Church membership?
Reduction in church attendance
According to Casanova, what is one way people talk about secularisation?
According to Casanova, what is one way people talk about secularisation?
Decline of religious belief & practice
What example does Casanova give of privatisation of religion?
What example does Casanova give of privatisation of religion?
Wearing religious symbols to work
Why do some argue the UK is NOT secular?
Why do some argue the UK is NOT secular?
Queen is head of state & Church
What does Linda Woodhead say is flourishing despite Christianity's decline?
What does Linda Woodhead say is flourishing despite Christianity's decline?
Spirituality
What example does Woodhead give of increasing spiritual practices?
What example does Woodhead give of increasing spiritual practices?
Mindfulness
What is a disadvantage of secularism regarding Christianity's historical role?
What is a disadvantage of secularism regarding Christianity's historical role?
Ignores accumulated wisdom & tradition