Religion and Secularism: A Critical Examination of Their Interplay in Modernity

This study examines the evolving relationship between religion and secularism, emphasizing the critique of secularism in the context of the contemporary world. While advocates for religion argue that its presence in public life offers meaningful benefits and enhances democratic values, secularists contend that maintaining a separation between church and state is essential for protecting individual rights and freedoms. The research critiques the prevailing view of secularization as synonymous with modernization, which assumes that religion will inevitably decline. It highlights the ongoing significance of religious communities within contemporary pluralistic societies and reassesses the boundaries of the public sphere in light of this persistence.