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Assertive Secularism, Fear of Religion and Political Mobilization: Proposing a Comparison Between the United States and Turkey

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This article examines the mobilization strategies of assertive secularist movements in Turkey and corresponding patterns among political movements in the United States. It analyzes the possible constituency for assertive secularism in the U.S. context and compares the role fear of “religious reaction” plays for secularists in both countries. After warning about the dangers of a “secularism trap”, the article proposes further research to test patterns of assertive secularist political mobilization against further cases.

Source: Religions

DOI: 10.3390/rel16060754

Author: Andrew J. Nolte

Institution: Regent University

Language: English

Topic: Religion and Society Interactions

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,172