Secularism
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It's only Western Europe that has retained its
secularism
, which is now beginning to look rather endearingly old-fashioned.
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Let me give you an example: in Turkey, where I come from, which is a very hyper-secular republic, until very recently, we used to have what I call
"secularism
police," which would guard the universities against veiled students.
And you can see why the church was upset by his writings, as indeed were some Muslims during his lifetime, because he gives us a strong statement of
secularism
of a kind which is normal in Europe today.
Ibn Rushd, someone who happens to be a Muslim, is considered one of the key influences in the introduction and spread of
secularism
in Europe.
Much comment on Turkish society pays lip service to Turkey's unique place as a "bridge" between Islam and secularism, and between East and West.
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