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Sekülerleşmeni̇natei̇st Tutum Üzeri̇ndeki̇etki̇si̇

2019, Yüzüncü Yıl Üniversitesi Sosyal bilimler Enstitüsü dergisi

Abstract

The radical changes and divergences that have emerged with the process of modernization and the secularization which have taken place have influenced not only the social-political and economic life but also the emotion-thinking structure and lifestyle of the individuals.Academic studies have indicated the mind (rationalist) science and scientific understanding are dominant in modernized industrialized societies; Parallel to the increase in secular thinking and behavior, religiosity has indicated that there are changes and differentiation in religious lifestyle and belief commitment. Even classical secularization theorists have argued that at the end of the secularization process, religion will be completely destroyed or withdrawn from social life and politics and drawn to mercy. A structured interview technique, which has a qualitative pattern, has been used in this study. Data has been analyzed using two methods; descriptive and content analysis, and it has been interpreted depending on tradition. It has been seen that atheist individuals perceive secularization as contemporary, modern, forward-thinking, harmonious with the times they live in to have a rational and scientific point of view and adopt universal values. The findings of the study indicate that secularization does not necessarily feed atheist attitude; however, it has deeply affected the atheists' perception of religion, understanding, and way of life; and has created changes on them. However, it has been indicated that a close correlation between secularization and atheism have also similarities on intellectual, conceptual and moral bases.