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A '''secular state''' is an idea related to [[secularism]], where a state purports to be neutral in matters of religion, supporting neither religion nor irreligion. Most purported secular states teach irreligious [[evolutionism]] that employs [[methodological naturalism]] so they are not neutral when it comes to religion/irreligion (see: [[Evolutionary indoctrination]] and [[Atheist indoctrination]]).
A '''secular state''' is an idea related to [[secularism]], where a state purports to be neutral in matters of religion, supporting neither religion nor irreligion. Most purported secular states teach irreligious [[evolutionism]] that employs [[methodological naturalism]] so they are not neutral when it comes to religion/irreligion (see: [[Evolutionary indoctrination]] and [[Atheist indoctrination]]).
In 2018, ''The Week'' reported:
{{Cquote|Not only has [[secularism]] failed to continue its steady global march but countries as varied as [[Iran]], [[India]], [[Israel]], [[Algeria]], and [[Turkey]] have either had their secular governments replaced by religious ones, or have seen the rise of influential religious nationalist movements. [[Secularization thesis|Secularization, as predicted by the social sciences]], has failed....
Religion is not going away any time soon, and science will not destroy it. If anything, it is science that is subject to increasing threats to its authority and social legitimacy.<ref>[http://theweek.com/articles/723456/sorry-scientists-religion-here-stay Sorry, scientists. Religion is here to stay.] by Peter Harrison, The ''Week'', September 12, 2017</ref>}}
== See also ==
== See also ==