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Secularism Media Scan
This webpage offers a database of English-language news stories about secularism, beginning in January 2023. Users can search by date, country of origin, or topic. Top stories are featured at the top of the page.
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03 February 2026
Quebec minister Drainville is consultating on the province's new secularism bill 9 at the National Assembly. The new secularism bill strengthens secularism in the education system and public services.
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Inside the "secular churches" that fill a need for some nonreligious Americans | 11/01/2024 | CBS News | This article discusses the emergence of secular congregations in the United States, which cater to the needs of non-religious individuals and offer a distinct approach to spirituality. |
Pope to secular missionary priests: Be in the world, for the world | 11/01/2024 | Vatican News | This article discusses the recent meeting between Pope Françis and the secular missionary priests. It highlights the Pope's unique perspective on secularity and how he believes it should be about serving God. |
To get ahead, Quebec must reclaim spirit of Quiet Revolution | 11/01/2024 | The Montreal Gazette | This article explains how Premier Legault's political agenda and secularism. Secularism is thought to be stippled since Bill 21 partly enforces the prohibition of wearing religious symbols, and this law is not to be applied to English-language school boards, which will exempt minority-language education. |
Why France's new prime minister Gabriel Attal faces an uphill political task | 10/01/2024 | Mediapart | This article examines the intricate political challenges faced by Prime Minister Gabriel Attal in implementing the policy of secularism in schools. He promises to take direct action to incorporate secular values. |
Secularism targeted twice every day in Turkey during 2023 | 09/01/2024 | Durav English | This article examines how secularism continues to be targeted in Turkey, with an increase of 479 incidents happening in 2023. The Laicism Assembly believes that the government's increased religious regulations have led to anti-secular activities. |
France's Emmanuel Macron buffeted from all sides in row over secularism | 09/01/2024 | BBC | This article describes the criticism faced by President Emmanuel Macron over his taking part in a Jewish ceremony inside his official residence. Several opinions have denounced his actions and stated that he is going against secular values. |
France to introduce school uniforms in bid to reduce bullying | 08/01/2024 | France 24 | This article explains how the government's initiative to implement school uniforms will prevent attempts to undermine French secularism and secular values. |
How Trump Captured Iowa's Religious Right | 07/01/2024 | The New Yorker | This article discusses how Iowa's religious impact on politics perseveres despite the growing trend of secularism in the United States. |
Author denies book undermines Islamic scholars, institutions | 07/01/2024 | Free Malaysia Today | This article describes the opinion of author Ahmet Kuru on his latest book and the importance of balancing the peaceful coexistence of the Islamic religion and secularism. |
Canada’s Language Legislation Woes: The Struggle of the English-Speaking Community | 06/01/2024 | BNN | This article examines the language law enacted in Quebec and how stricter language measures may be taken by the Coalition Avenir Québec. The challenges faced by anglo-Quebecers continue to rise. |
Secularism in India is just as same as in Europe: Prof. Akeel Bilgrami | 05/01/2024 | The Hindu | This article compares the secular values in India to that of Europe. It describes how secularism in India is not distinct and follows similar principles adopted in Europe. |
Why Iran is the Key to Peace in the Middle East | 04/01/2024 | Quillette | This article describes how Iran's secular values and influence can counter the struggle against Islamic oppression. Many Iranian citizens believe themselves to be allied with Israel in the struggle against Islamic oppression. |
Religion cannot be basis of citizenship: Cong MP Manish Tewari on ‘CAA rules before LS polls’ | 03/01/2024 | Indian Express | This article examine how religion can no longer be the basis of citizenship after the secularism has become enshrined within the Preamble of the Indian Constitution. |
U of T acquires rare 14th century manuscript | 02/01/2024 | University Affairs | This article describes how the University of toronto has acquired a European manuscript. Their research confirms that the medieval studies and history courses engaged with secularism and other faiths. |
What's filling the gap left by religion? | 02/01/2024 | The Times of Malta | This article explains the influence of secularism in Malta. Science and secular values continue to flourish in this country as opposed to religion which continues to decrease in practice among citizens. |
Quebec is an extraordinary nation,' Legault says in New Year's address | 01/01/2024 | Montreal Gazette | This article explains how the premier Legault tension with the province's anglophone population after the enactment of Bill 96. |
Pak General plays a rare secular tune! | 01/01/2024 | The Pioneer | This article describes how the Pakistani General Muneer takes a stand against religious extremism and advocates for sectarianism. |
Constitution is under threat in BJP’s rule, alleges Congress | 31/12/2023 | The Hindu | This article examines how the constitution is under threat in India according to their Congress. The need to protect democracy and secularism continues to be articulated by the Congress Committee members. |
Turkish Super Cup final in Riyadh delayed allegedly over Atatürk image dispute | 30/12/2023 | Medya News | This article describes the deep political division in Turkey related to secularism. |
What is the real meaning of unity in Israel in these days? | 29/12/2023 | Jerusalem Post | This article describes the relationship between unity and secularism in Israel. Many Jewish ceremonies are taught in secular settings. |
What an awful 2023 for anglos in Quebec | 28/12/2023 | Montreal Gazette | This article describes the challenges faced by English-speaking Quebecers with the passage of Bill 96. The language tension continues as the English feel their rights are infringed upon. |
Practicing Atheism in a world of believers | 27/12/2023 | The Times of India | This article examines the influence and philosophical position of Atheism in society with the rise of secularism. |
2023 in Quebec politics: Shine came off CAQ's star while PQ moved up | 27/12/2023 | Montreal Gazette | This article describes the decreased support of the CAQ in 2023. Legault stated that he is not affected by the decrease in support since his goal remains to change things for the good of Quebecers. |
Would-be Dutch PM Geert Wilders calls for a pro-secular leader in Turkey | 26/12/2023 | The Sydney Morning Herald | This article explains how the sentiments for pro-secularism in Turkey. Dutch PM agrees with this sentiment that Turkish citizens must elect a President who support secularism. |
Karnataka’s Hijab Ban Controversy: A Clash of Secularism and Religious Freedom | 25/12/2023 | BNN Breaking | This article examines how the hijab ban in Karnataka has created a debate between secularism and religious freedom. |
Catholic won’t succumb to dictatorship of secularism – Archbishop Kaigama | 25/12/2023 | Vanguard | This article describes the comments from Archbishop Kaigama, who states that Catholicism will not merge with secularism. |
You don't have to be a believer to celebrate the Christmas revolution | 24/12/2023 | Washington Post | This article describes how religious and secular people can both celebreate the Christmas revolution. Both religious and secular people have many things in common. |
Christmas in Australia has become an expression of diverse, personalised and secular joy | 24/12/2023 | The Guardian | This article explains how Christmas in Australia is celebrated as a secular joy. The rituals and traditions continue to be influenced by secular values in schools and at home. |
In a troubled world, Christians strive to put aside earthly worries on Christmas Eve | 24/12/2023 | CTV News | This article describes how secular Europe celebrated Christmas Eve in historic cathedrals and holiday markets under tension with the war in Israel. |
In a troubled world, Christians strive to put aside earthly worries on Christmas Eve | 24/12/2023 | CTV News | This article describes how secular Europe celebrated Christmas Eve in historic cathedrals and holiday markets under tension with the war in Israel. |
Christmas in Australia has become an expression of diverse, personalised and secular joy | 24/12/2023 | The Guardian | This article explains how Christmas in Australia is celebrated as a secular joy. The rituals and traditions continue to be influenced by secular values in schools and at home. |
Would-Be Dutch PM Wilders Calls for Pro-Secular Leader in Turkey | 24/12/2023 | BNN Bloomberg | This article describes the debate over Turkey's leader and the desire to bring back secularism. Dutch politician Wilders calls for a new leader in Turkey who will support the secular values wanted by Turkish citizens. |
Would-Be Dutch PM Wilders Calls for Pro-Secular Leader in Turkey | 24/12/2023 | BNN Bloomberg | This article describes the debate over Turkey's leader and the desire to bring back secularism. Dutch politician Wilders calls for a new leader in Turkey who will support the secular values wanted by Turkish citizens. |
You don't have to be a believer to celebrate the Christmas revolution | 24/12/2023 | Washington Post | This article describes how religious and secular people can both celebreate the Christmas revolution. Both religious and secular people have many things in common. |
Christmas lessons | 23/12/2023 | Waterloo Region Record | This article describes how the religious traditions of Christmas continues to be politicized and influenced by secularism. |
Lifting hijab ban in Karnataka raises concern about 'secular nature' of educational spaces | 23/12/2023 | The Economic Times | This article examines the tension over lifiting the hijab ban in educational spaces in Karnataka, India. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) rejected the government's decision to revoke the ban. The BJP government worries that it will take away from the secular nature needed in schools. |
After historians, ‘eminent’ economists join the war for India’s soul | 23/12/2023 | The Sunday Guardian | This article examines the debate over the destruction of Indian temples and the paragons of secularism. |
When is St. Nicholas Day? And how did this Christian saint inspire the Santa Claus legend? | 23/12/2023 | Montreal Gazette | This article examines the religious traditions related to St. Nicholas and the secular figure of Santa Claus. St Nicholas is celebrated every year on December 6 and continues to inspire the secular figure of Santa Claus across America. |
If elected to power, J&K will prosper | 23/12/2023 | Kashmir News Service | This article explains how secularism is a must for peace and prosperity in Kashmir. The former Chief Minister and DPAP chairman Ghulam Nabi Azad continues to appreciate the secular values in Kashmir. |
When is St. Nicholas Day? And how did this Christian saint inspire the Santa Claus legend? | 23/12/2023 | Montreal Gazette | This article examines the religious traditions related to St. Nicholas and the secular figure of Santa Claus. St Nicholas is celebrated every year on December 6 and continues to inspire the secular figure of Santa Claus across America. |
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