Was ist eigentlich Säkularismus? Versuch einer Systematisierung des ökumenischen Diskurses

Arnold, Stefanie (2019). Was ist eigentlich Säkularismus? Versuch einer Systematisierung des ökumenischen Diskurses. Teologia, 81(4), pp. 10-25. University of Arad, Orthodox Theology Faculty

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The term secularism is used in several German-language texts by the World Council of Churches (WCC) and its predecessor organizations. However, the use is not uniform, the term often remains vague. In this article, a systematic survey of the uses of secularism in German is developed and applied to texts of the ecumenical movement. Based on the use in English, three meanings can be worked out for the German term: Secularism can be understood 1. under constitutional law as secularity, i.e. as a principle of a state’s religious neutrality, 2. ideologically, as secularist atheism and 3. as indicating a secularized society. The texts of the ecumenical movement primarily take up two meanings of the term: the ideology of secularist atheism and secularized society. The texts contain four strategies for dealing with secularism: 1. Criticism of secularist atheism, 2. Consideration of secularized society as a place of mission, 3. Participation in secularized society and cooperation with secular organizations towards common goals, and 4. Examination of the inclusion of secular cultural elements in worship.

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