Secularisation

Capitalism

Political and economic system which allows wealth to be controlled by individuals and businesses for private profit.

Communism

A political system in which power, wealth, and status, are equally shared by all in the community, region, or state.

Humanism

The belief that people can live good lives without religious or superstitious beliefs.

Irrational

Adjective meaning ‘without reason’ which has a generally negative connotation.

Liberationist

An approach to theology that starts with an analysis of the situation of the poor and oppressed and then uses the gospel to challenge of their poverty and oppression.

Materialism

A world view that sees material possessions and privilege as more important than spiritual beliefs and practices.

Prosperity Gospel

A form of Christianity which sees wealth, status, and privilege as rewards from God for strong faith and good works.

Secular

Concerned with the affairs of this world, so not concerned with religious or spiritual matters.

Secularisation

The process by which society becomes for religious.

Militant Atheism

See religion as both intellectually and morally flawed. They denounce literalist religious beliefs and blame religion for wars and conflicts.