Bibliography: BIB23414

web link	bahai-library.com/bibliography/BIB23414
reference type	Journal Article
title	Religion in the Modern World
journal	Singapore Bahá'í Studies Review
author	Khursheed, Anjam
Authority control 1	Anjam Khursheed
authority control	Anjam Khursheed
year	2001
date	2001
volume	6
abstract	This paper examines some aspects of the Western secular rebellion against theocracy that has occurred over the last 500 years. Amongst other things, it traces the rise of free enquiry and freedom of conscience, and describes how they challenge religion in the modem world. It argues that the roots of secularism are in fact religious and are not opposed to the fundamental truths of religion. It brings out these points by considering several historical events that were important to the development of modem secularism, such as the European Reformation and Galileo’s conflict with the Papacy. The paper discusses the implications of the modem Western secular challenge to traditional religious cultures around the world in general, and to the Bahá'í community in particular. It concludes that alongside the need for religions to incorporate secular values, there is also a need for religions to return to their traditional role of strengthening family unity and building up united communities that serve mankind.
language	English
keywords	ENLIGHTENMENT; RELIGION; MODERNITY; SECULARIZATION
pages	167–208