In this episode of Faith and Focus, we explore the growing influence of secularism in modern society and its challenge to traditional religious authority, particularly Christianity.
We cover:
The definition and rise of secularism, including secularisation theory and its social, cultural, and political dimensions
Whether religion still has a role in public life – including education, law, and morality
The views of key thinkers like Charles Taylor and José Casanova on how religion persists in a so-called secular age
The debate over whether secularism is neutral or if it promotes its own worldview
Christian responses to secularism, including Benedict XVI’s warnings about the “dictatorship of relativism”
We also ask whether secularism has led to the marginalisation of religion—or whether it has created a space for genuine religious freedom.
🎧 Perfect for anyone revising the Developments in Christian Thought unit or grappling with the place of faith in a pluralistic, post-religious society.
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