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A process of reducing the influence of religion in society.
Secularization does not require the absence of belief in a deity.
Scientific developments, capitalism, and urbanization.
It promotes economic independence from religious institutions.
It fosters diverse lifestyles and reduces reliance on religious norms.
It does not mean a uniform decline of religion across all societies.
It encourages rational thinking and challenges religious explanations.
That it equates to moral decline or loss of values.
It leads to transformations in traditional family roles and relationships.
Increased education opportunities promote secular values and critical thinking.
A process of reducing the influence of religion in society.
Secularization does not require the absence of belief, just a reduced role of religion.
Scientific developments, capitalism, and urbanization.
They promote rational thinking, leading to decreased religious influence.
It shifts focus from religious to economic motivations in society.
It fosters diverse lifestyles and reduces the authority of religious institutions.
It does not assert that all societies will secularize in the same way.
Modernization can occur without a decline in religious beliefs.
That it equates to a decline in moral values or ethics.
It suggests a transformation in how and why people engage with religion.