Secularisation and Secularism (Leaving Cert Religious Education): Flashcards

Process where religion loses social influence over time

Sociological trend (descriptive, not deliberate policy)

State should remain neutral in matters of religion

Political/philosophical principle (normative concept)

Strict exclusion of religion from public institutions

69% (down from 78% in 2016)

14% nationally, over 25% among 25-29 year olds

Under 10% (vs over 80% in 1970s)

2015, passed with 62% Yes

2018, passed with 66% Yes

46.2% (no religion rose to 37%)

51.1% - a majority

Secularisation descriptive; secularism normative