SECULARISATION: The challenge of secularisation Flashcards
1
Q
When did people reflect on the role of religion in society?
A
The Renaissance
2
Q
When did people come to see faith as a matter of personal commitment?
A
19th century e.g. Feuerbach who saw religion as a dangerous illusion
3
Q
What are the 2 ways in which religion is seen as a personal matter today?
A
- Rising people choosing not to belong to a religion
2. Those within a religious tradition may insist that commitment is more important than worship and rites
4
Q
In what way does religion still belong to the public sphere?
A
The church of England remains the established religion in England
