Nonreligiousness: meaning, definitions and examples
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nonreligiousness
[ nɒnrɪˈlɪdʒənəs ]
belief context
Nonreligiousness refers to the state of being nonreligious or to the lack of religious beliefs or practices. It indicates a viewpoint that does not adhere to any religious doctrine or spiritual framework. This concept may encompass secularism, agnosticism, or atheism, where individuals prioritize rational or scientific explanations over faith-based ones.
Synonyms
agnosticism, atheism, irreligion, secularism.
Examples of usage
- His nonreligiousness was evident in his decision to celebrate holidays in a secular manner.
- The rise of nonreligiousness in contemporary society has sparked discussions on morality without religion.
- Many people find comfort in nonreligiousness, relying on humanistic values instead of spiritual beliefs.
Translations
Translations of the word "nonreligiousness" in other languages:
🇵🇹 não religiosidade
🇮🇳 गैर धार्मिकता
🇩🇪 Nichtreligiösheit
🇮🇩 ketidakrelegian
🇺🇦 нерелігійність
🇵🇱 niedoinformowanie religijne
🇯🇵 非宗教性
🇫🇷 non-religiosité
🇪🇸 no religiosidad
🇹🇷 din dışılık
🇰🇷 비종교성
🇸🇦 عدم الدينية
🇨🇿 nereligiozita
🇸🇰 nereligiozita
🇨🇳 非宗教性
🇸🇮 nereligioznost
🇮🇸 ótrúarhyggju
🇰🇿 дінсіздік
🇬🇪 არადამზა
🇦🇿 dinə qarşı
🇲🇽 no religiosidad
Etymology
The term 'nonreligiousness' is derived from the prefix 'non-', which indicates negation, and the word 'religious', pertaining to beliefs, practices, and systems associated with religion. The concept of nonreligiousness has historical roots in the movements challenging the authority of organized religion, often emerging in the context of Enlightenment thought in the 17th and 18th centuries. As secular ideologies gained prominence, terms describing nonreligious perspectives began to be more widely used. In various cultures, nonreligious individuals often find themselves at the intersection of philosophy, ethics, and social discourse, advocating for a rational approach to life that does not rely on supernatural explanations. The growing acceptance of nonreligiousness reflects shifts in societal values, where science and human experience are increasingly prioritized over traditional religious frameworks.