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laicism 1. the nonclerical, or secular, control of political and social institutions in a society. See also: Catholicism2. lay participation in church matters. Cf. clericalism. — laity, n. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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One observes, however, the awakening of a certain militant laicism, especially in Europe. In this era of societal transformation, the Catholic church is trying to adapt its structures to incorporate a better balance between dogmatism and pluralism, between centrism and localism, between male domination and female equality, between personalism and transpersonalism; between clericism and laicism, and between sacramental and biblical means of salvation. The Kemalist doctrine of laicism has been tested in elections over four decades and enjoys proven support among the Turkish population. |
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