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secular humanism

  1. humanism that systematically opposes the introduction of religious ideas or standards into the functions of the state, esp. into public education
  2. a system of doctrines and practices that disregards or rejects any form of religious faith and worship; secularism: term used chiefly by religious conservatives

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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