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What was the ancient idea by Plato that led to the concept of the secular?
What was the ancient idea by Plato that led to the concept of the secular?
- Differentiating between transcendence and immanence
- Replacing religion with a total reality
- Focusing on higher activities elevated above the world (correct)
- Engaging in corrupt activities
What is the sacred in relation to the secular?
What is the sacred in relation to the secular?
- A residual category
- The opposite of the secular world (correct)
- A qualitative differentiation
- A total reality
According to Casanova, what are the two distinct meanings of the concept of the secular?
According to Casanova, what are the two distinct meanings of the concept of the secular?
- Residual category and total reality (correct)
- Temporal and existential limitations
- Sacred and profane
- Immanence and transcendence
What is the term used by Taylor to describe the idea that religion is an unnecessary addition to the secular?
What is the term used by Taylor to describe the idea that religion is an unnecessary addition to the secular?
Why does Casanova suggest using the term 'secularities'?
Why does Casanova suggest using the term 'secularities'?
What is the limitation of the concept of the secular, according to some scholars?
What is the limitation of the concept of the secular, according to some scholars?
What is the origin of the term 'secular'?
What is the origin of the term 'secular'?
What did the term 'saeculum' originally refer to in the Latin language?
What did the term 'saeculum' originally refer to in the Latin language?
How did St. Augustine's interpretation of 'saeculum' add to its meaning?
How did St. Augustine's interpretation of 'saeculum' add to its meaning?
During the Middle Ages, what did 'secular priests' refer to?
During the Middle Ages, what did 'secular priests' refer to?
What did 'saeculum' also refer to during the Middle Ages?
What did 'saeculum' also refer to during the Middle Ages?
What distinction emerged later in the understanding of 'saeculum'?
What distinction emerged later in the understanding of 'saeculum'?
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