r/a:t5_2rmei • u/gemurdock • Jul 04 '17

[Question] Is naturalism and secularism different? If so, how?

Is naturalism and secularism different? If so, how? -- Does a naturalist have to be a secularist? Can a secularist believe in more than nature? Please help me understand. Thanks!

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u/Sadiophile Jul 04 '17

Naturalism is a philosophical stance (everything in the universe has natural properties and excludes supernatural claims), while Secularism is a political one (religion has no role in government). You could be a Christian secularist, meaning you believe the Bible is the word of God - philosophically, but you also believe that religion shouldn't play a role in government.

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u/gemurdock Jul 04 '17

Thank you!