Secularism

Secular Humanists believe suffering comes from the cause of people or series of unfortunate events. As there is no god or faith outside science death is an end and nothing more. No bright lights at the end of the tunnel, etc. By this cynical worldview suffering can also be viewed as nothing more than an unfortunate emotion evolution has brought on.

Why Turkey is a secular state with no official state religion?

There are three main denominations in Judaism. Orthodox, Conservative, and Reform. Orthodox Judaism is very strict and Orthodox Jews attempt to follow all 613 commandments as best they can. Orthodox Judaism sees the Torah as the absolute law that must be followed. Conservative Judaism is somewhat less strict. Conservative Jews follow many old traditions but are not as forceful of the laws and embrace some new concepts. Reform Judaism sees the Torah as a moral guide more than a rule book. Reform Judaism is very relaxed.

Absolutely not - the threat to Christianity comes in the form of education alone. Same with all the Abrahamic religions. Religions prosper in places of low education and low income.

It has been said that the internet is the worst thing to have ever happened to religions, as it allows the free flow of information between us. The numbers show this to be true. In a time when religions have more money and resources than ever, are building giant churches with million dollar multi-media systems, and spending fortunes on advertising, their numbers are in decline everywhere.

I always advise people to educate themselves, first and foremost. Find out if their beliefs are simply a product of their indoctrination or if they truly believe the claims laid out by their chosen religion. Study the history of that religion, including the atrocities committed by them, study thing like their views on science (Judeo-Christian religions ((Judaism, Islam, and Christianity)) all have a strong anti-science history which continues to this day, as science is a massive threat to religions), and then actually read the holy book as well as books from the other side of the coin like God Delusion, Letter to a Christian Nation, etc.

After this, you will be able to make a well-informed decision on your beliefs and feel good about it - whatever position you come to.

The "power" of the Catholic Church consists entirely in the holiness of its individual people and the conforming themselves to the love of God. Thus the power of the Church grows in the presence of its saints, especially when it is under persecution. Look at the Church in Ireland when it was illegal to be a Catholic, or in Poland. The power of the Church grows under oppression, when people have to fight for their beliefs. Satan usually wins out when people grow comfortable and conform themselves to the culture around them. In modern times, we see the saints of the Church in Padre Pio, John Paul II, John XXIII, Mother Teresa of Calcutta, etc.

A Jesuit priest is a Catholic priest. A Jesuit is someone who is a member of the Society of Jesus, which is a religious order in the Catholic Church.

Yes, especially in Religious Orders.

The meaning of "Poverty" is flexible within the church. For instance, there are monasteries that only rely on donations that "happen" to appear at their doorstep, there are monasteries who only operate on what they need for a few days and donate the rest to the poor, or ranging to the Dominicans who just have community supplies of what they need.

Diocesan priests are expected to live in the socio-economic state in which their congregation, on average, lives. For instance, a priest in an old, poor area of a city will not live across town in a large, stone, gated house. However, a priest whose congregation would be congressmen, let's say, would live in the state in which most congressmen live in. This vow of poverty means that their lives are not extravagant past what they need to do God's will.

Using non-religious approaches

No it is NOT

Sacred.

That it's the same as before birth.

What happens to the flame when you blow out a match?

Life ends.

I think he was only recognizing it. If the law says to pay taxes, you pay taxes. But if the law tells you to not speak of Jesus or not to stand up for what you believe is moral, then it is a matter of obeying God and living according to your conscience.

Yes U.A.E. is a secular country.

No, Muhammad was not a secular leader.

They believe that secular governments promote immorality and injustice, whereas they believe that Islamist governance promotes moral conduct an just behavior. They fault secularism with the problems of imperialism, colonialism, European and American foreign policy, communism, fascism, corporatism, and globalism, regardless of whether secularism is actually responsible for them. Secularists also assert full legal equality between men and women and Muslims and Non-Muslims. Islamists do not accept this equality.

It is important to note that Islamist is not the same as Muslim. Islamist is a political ideology whose goal is to bring the religious tenets of Islam into the daily functioning of a government and its laws. Islamism is a modern movement whose roots began contemporaneously with the rise of Salafism in the late 1800s and early 1900s in Egypt.

A secular system is one that separates religious institutions and beliefs from governmental and public affairs. In such a system, laws and policies are made based on reason, science, and universal human rights rather than religious doctrine. This approach promotes tolerance and pluralism, allowing individuals of various faiths and beliefs to coexist without one religion dominating public life. Secularism aims to ensure that government remains neutral in matters of religion, protecting both freedom of belief and the rights of all citizens.

Secular is non-religious.

There wasn't a shift. The Catholic church ran the society and the art/music was all religious.

Sacred and secular music often share common elements such as melody, rhythm, and harmony, allowing for emotional expression and cultural storytelling. Both can serve as a means of communication and community bonding, drawing listeners into shared experiences. Additionally, they may utilize similar instruments and compositional techniques, blurring the lines between the two genres. Ultimately, both types of music reflect the human experience, addressing themes of love, hope, and spirituality.

I like the question that you pose. Religious literature involves man made doctrines based on his practical beliefs of what God approves of and what he does not. It is literature based around a religious culture as well.

Secular literature opposes religious literature. Secular literature is based around myths and theologies. It has nothing to do with God, Christ or religion period. It is mostly based around science or science fiction. Not to forget to mention fairy tales.

Secular authorities refer to governing bodies and institutions that operate independently of religious influence and are based on non-religious principles. They are responsible for creating and enforcing laws, maintaining public order, and managing societal functions without religious interference. This concept emphasizes the separation of religion and state, ensuring that governance is conducted in a manner that is inclusive and representative of diverse beliefs.

No, it is an Islamic country.