The emergence of secularism is often attributed to the Age of Enlightenment when, in the 18th century, major advances in philosophy, intellect, science and culture led to major changes in one’s reasoning. This resulted in a gradual consistent separation between state rule and Church teachings.

I still remember in my schooldays when the priest could explain every phenomenon from a cloud to a drought. It’s not a long time ago when the priest would go on the pulpit and urge the people to pray for rain. Those were the years when there were no radios, television sets or internet and, consequently, information sources were limited. Since then, secularism has entered our lives and religion has steadily moved out.

But secularism had its beginning long before the 18th century. Jesus himself was faced with this issue when he was confronted with the question: “Should we pay taxes?” To this tricky question Jesus replied: “Give to Caesar what is Caesar’s and to God what is God’s.” Read original post: