Secularism
A Brief History
Reformation Era Secularism: meaning separation of church and state; literally "not within the control of the Church" (Collins); as in, the church will no longer rule the state
Medieval Era: the church rules the state (theocracy); as in, the church teaches the morals
Contemporary Secularism: without God; the state rules the church (fundamentalist atheism); as in, the state teaches the morals
America was founded on the idea that government requires moral people; secular government, not a secular society (PragerU)
America as a society is increasingly embracing fundamentalist atheism which states that religion has no place in society or thought (FOCL)
Progression of Secularism
Possible not to believe
Impossible not to believe
Impossible to believe
Theism (only available option)
Choice (any worldview)
Atheism (theism not available)
Intellectual and moral revolution
Society's rejection of a personal God
Christians' faith in a personal God
Self-defined morals
Moral authority of God
Choice (personal authenticity)
Christian morality
Counter-cultural Christians find it increasingly difficult to debate any topic with "mainstream" society when the fundamentals of our worldviews are so vastly different
"The belief in a God All Powerful, wise and good is... essential to the moral order of the world and to the happiness of man..." James Madison circa 1825