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Secularism as a Value: Individual and State Perspective

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What did George Holyoake aim to achieve by coining the term 'secularism'?

Disentangle moral ideas from religious doctrines (correct)

Merge moral ideas with religious doctrines

Promote metaphysical systems

Strengthen ethical theories

What is a guiding principle of a secular world-view?

Self-reform is not important for social reform

Monarchical governance is preferable over republican governance

New moral problems haven't arisen in modern society

Morality is dependent on theology (correct)

What is a key belief of secular humanism as mentioned in the text?

Non-religious approach in worldly matters (correct)

Focused solely on religious matters

Engagement in philanthropy is unnecessary

Belief in self-reform without social reform

What duty does the secular world-view emphasize in relation to philanthropy?

To advance morality through philanthropy Signup and view all the answers

What governance system does the text suggest for ethical societies?

Republican governance Signup and view all the answers

What does secularism reject as the basis of morality and politics?

Religious dogma and supernaturalism Signup and view all the answers

Secularism involves the viewpoint that ideologies must be:

Thoroughly examined by each individual Signup and view all the answers

What is the main basis from which human beings derive their moral codes according to secularism?

Utilitarianism and evolutionary ethics Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT part of what secularism rejects?

Human reason Signup and view all the answers

Secularism is described as a life stance that embraces all EXCEPT:

Religious dogma Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements accurately describes secularism's approach to finding truth?

"Searching for truth through science and philosophy" Signup and view all the answers