Bit more complicated than that. Many factors. In England, it started with Liz I, hit a few bumps, became more entrenched.
I made 1 historical point against the 'Xtianity always better than Islam' narrative. Don't attribute regressive views to me.
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Christianity never embraced secularism and neither will Islam.They're religions. Xtians & Muslims can & do if not fundamentalists
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America and Europe aren't Christianity. They're America and Europe. Christianity remains religious. Shld've thought this obvious.
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No, I'm suggesting secularism is not part of Christianity. Secularism was needed to restrict Christianity.
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My academic interest is in religious history 1300-1700. My liberal ethics applied to today make me most concerned abt Islam
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Which is not to say I am not concerned abt other religions. Church of England still oppressive tho not killing LGBTs right now.
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@TriggerzM It remains oppressive. Its nature doesn't change just coz some ppl can escape it. Many can't. Its my state religion. In our laws -
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26 unelected bishops in the House of Lords which has the power to dismiss bills passed by elected MPs in the House of Commons.
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Compulsory Christian worship in schools. Taxpayers money towards this. Church exempt from this.
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Christianity is a belief system. If enough ppl in a democracy adhere to its oppressive tenets, human rights are affected.
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