culture   Secular societies
32 commonsense assertions
Concepts (31) • religious practices (2) • spirituality (1) • alcohol (1) • religious freedom (1) • religious holidays (1) • sacred symbols (1) • birth control (1) • icons (1) • marriage customs (1) • sacred texts (1) • dietary restrictions (1) • priests (1) • reincarnation (1) • religious observance (1) • sacred (1) • celestial events (1) • church attendance (1) • community rituals (1) • existence (1) • family planning (1) fortune telling (1) • jesuit (1) • lgbt rights (1) • maori culture (1) • martyrdom (1) • mate selection (1) • religious customs (1) • religious headwear (1) • religious tolerance (1) • respect for elders (1) • spiritual healers (1) • more
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 spirituality secular societies In secular societies, spirituality is commonly seen as a personal and separate aspect of life. 11
2 religious practices secular societies In secular societies, religious practices are mostly private and have little impact on daily life. 10
3 alcohol Secular societies In secular societies, alcohol is socially acceptable and commonly consumed in moderation. 7
4 religious freedom secular societies Religious freedom is protected in secular societies, with an emphasis on separating religion from government and ensuring freedom from religion. 4
5 religious holidays secular societies In secular societies, religious holidays are mostly cultural events rather than meaningful religious observances. 4
6 sacred symbols Secular societies Sacred symbols in secular societies are seen as cultural artifacts or historical relics rather than objects of active worship or reverence. 4
7 birth control secular societies In secular societies, birth control is widely accepted and easily accessible. 3
8 icons Secular societies In many secular societies, icons are not present in homes and are not used for religious worship. 3
9 marriage customs secular societies In secular societies, marriage customs involve legal formalities and personal choice, with optional religious ceremonies. 3
10 sacred texts secular societies Sacred texts in secular societies are often seen as historical or philosophical works open to interpretation. 3
11 dietary restrictions secular societies In secular societies, dietary restrictions are less emphasized due to a lack of religious influence and are more influenced by health, ethics, and the environment. 2
12 priests secular societies In secular societies, priests may have a less significant role due to the emphasis on individual spirituality and diverse beliefs. 2
13 reincarnation Secular societies Secular societies do not believe in reincarnation or an afterlife, viewing life as a one-time opportunity. 2
14 religious observance secular societies Religious observance is not widely integrated into daily activities in secular societies as it is considered a personal choice. 2
15 religious practices secular societies Religious practices are less emphasized and celebrated in secular societies. 2
16 sacred secular societies In urban secular societies, sacred elements like animals and geometry hold little spiritual significance and practical relevance. 2
17 celestial events Secular societies Celestial events are studied and explained using scientific principles in secular societies, contributing to fields such as astrophysics and cosmology. 1
18 church attendance Secular societies In secular societies, church attendance is less common and not a social expectation. 1
19 community rituals Secular societies In secular societies, community rituals are more diverse and inclusive, encompassing a range of cultural, social, and historical events that bring people together. 1
20 existence Secular societies In secular societies, existence is typically understood through a scientific and empirical lens focused on rationality and evidence-based reasoning. 1
21 family planning Secular societies Secular societies prioritize individual rights and gender equality in family planning decision-making. 1
22 fortune telling Secular societies Fortune telling is viewed as entertainment without predictive power in secular societies. 1
23 jesuit Secular societies Jesuits are viewed skeptically in secular societies due to their historical political involvement and influence. 1
24 lgbt rights Secular societies Secular societies generally have more acceptance and legal protection for LGBT rights. 1
25 maori culture Secular societies Maori cultural practices are often viewed anthropologically or historically, with minimal recognition of their spiritual and symbolic dimensions in secular societies. 1
26 martyrdom Secular societies In secular societies, martyrdom is often viewed skeptically and associated with extremism and unnecessary sacrifice for ideological or religious reasons. 1
27 mate selection Secular societies In secular societies, mate selection is focused on individual happiness, love, and companionship. 1
28 religious customs Secular societies In secular societies, religious customs are less prominent in public life and often considered a private matter. 1
29 religious headwear Secular societies Religious headwear is not commonly worn in secular societies except for specific religious or cultural ceremonies. 1
30 religious tolerance Secular societies In secular societies, religious tolerance is crucial for peaceful coexistence. 1
31 respect for elders Secular societies In secular societies, respect for elders is valued alongside individual autonomy and equality. 1
32 spiritual healers Secular societies In secular societies, spiritual healers are viewed as unconventional and sometimes linked to pseudoscience or superstition. 1