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secularism

Translations

secularismnoun

secularisms

laïcitéTerme principal en français pour la séparation des institutions religieuses et de l’État, ainsi que pour la neutralité du domaine public.

Secularism ensures that government policies are not influenced by religious beliefs.

La laïcité garantit que les politiques gouvernementales ne sont pas influencées par des croyances religieuses.

Additional translations

sécularismeTerme plus théorique ou philosophique, employé pour désigner la doctrine de la séparation du religieux et du politique.

Synonyms

separation of church and state

secularismnoun

The principle of separation of the state from religious institutions.

Secularism ensures that government policies are not influenced by religious beliefs.

A political or social doctrine advocating that public and civic affairs be conducted without religious influence.

Modern secularism argues that legislation should be based on rational debate rather than religious authority.

The view that public education and other matters of civil policy should be conducted without the introduction of a religious element.

Advocates of secularism argue for a curriculum that is free from religious bias.