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Desecularisation
In sociology, desecularization (also spelled desecularisation) is a resurgence or growth of religion after a period of secularization. The theory of desecularization is a reaction to the theory known as the ''secularization thesis,'' which posits a gradual decline in the importance of religion and in religious belief itself, as a universal feature of modern society. The term ''desecularization'' was coined by Peter L. Berger, a former proponent of the secularization thesis, in his 1999 book ''The Desecularization of the World''. Proponents of the theory of desecularization point to examples such as the Islamic revival since the 1970s, in particular the Iranian Revolution, the resurgence of religion in Russia and China, where governments have practiced state atheism, and the growing Christian population in the Global south, Global South. Berger also cited the rise of Evangelicalism, evangelical Christianity in the United States and elsewhere, rising religiosity in Hinduism, Sikhism a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Countries By Importance Of Religion
A country is a distinct part of the Earth, world, such as a state (polity), state, nation, or other polity, political entity. When referring to a specific polity, the term "country" may refer to a sovereign state, List of states with limited recognition, state with limited recognition, Country (other)#Administrative divisions, constituent country, or dependent territory. Most sovereign states, but not all countries, are members of the United Nations. There is no universal agreement on List of sovereign states, the number of "countries" in the world, since several states have disputed sovereignty status or limited recognition, and a number of non-sovereign entities are commonly considered countries. The definition and usage of the word "country" are flexible and have changed over time. ''The Economist'' wrote in 2010 that "any attempt to find a clear definition of a country soon runs into a thicket of exceptions and anomalies." Areas much smaller than a political entit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
