Secularisation in Modern Society: A Comprehensive Analysis
The process of secularisation sociology represents a fundamental shift in how religion influences modern society. Religious institutions have experienced declining social authority while secular worldviews gain prominence.
Key aspects include:
- Historical decline in religious participation and institutional power
- Shift from traditional religious authority to rational-scientific thinking
- Impact of industrialization and modernization on religious communities
- Global variations in secularisation patterns
- Complex relationship between religious diversity and social change
- Emergence of new forms of religious expression
