Secularization in Europe: Causes, Consequences, and Cultural Diversity

This paper explores the timeliness and relevance of secularization theories in Europe. It seeks to understand how the classical theories of secularization—rationalization, societalization, functional differentiation, and existential security—and their theoretical innovations—namely, cultural diversi...

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Main Author: Moniz, Jorge Botelho (Author)
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Language:English
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Published: MDPI 2023
In: Religions
Year: 2023, Volume: 14, Issue: 3
Further subjects:B Europe
B Secularization
B Cultural Diversity
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