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a principle that involves the separation of government institutions and the persons mandated to represent the State from religious institutions and religious dignitaries
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Secularism is the principle of separating government institutions and religious institutions.
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Some people believe in secularism because they value the separation of church and state.
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Secularism is all about keeping religion out of politics.
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In a world of secularism, everyone is free to practice their own beliefs without interference.