secularism

• Doctrina o principio que rechaza la religión y las consideraciones religiosas, favoreciendo la separación de las instituciones religiosas respecto de las estatales y los asuntos públicos.

A doctrine or principle that rejects religion and religious considerations, advocating for the separation of religious institutions from state institutions and public affairs.

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1. Doctrine rejecting religionC1formal

   A belief system that excludes religious considerations from public life, governance, or decision-making.

   Laicismo

   • Secularism advocates for the separation of church and state.
   • The philosopher argued that secularism is essential for modern democracy.
   • Some critics claim that secularism undermines traditional values.

   Antónimosclericalismreligionismtheocracy

2. Separation of religion and stateB2formal

   The principle that government institutions and laws should operate independently of religious influence.

   Separación entre Iglesia y Estado

   • Secularism ensures that no religion is given preferential treatment by the state.
   • The country's constitution is based on the principles of secularism.
   • Debates about secularism often arise in discussions about public education.

   Antónimosclericalismreligionismtheocracy