Secular

Summary

• The term "secular" has come to be a neutral position, or specifically, having no religious connotation, "religious-free".

The term secular refers to ideas, institutions, practices, or cultural products that are not connected to religion or spiritual belief, focusing instead on worldly, civic, or cultural matters. In philosophy and political theory, secularism often describes the principle of separating religious authority from governmental or public affairs, ensuring that laws and policies are based on universal reasoning rather than faith traditions. More broadly something secular can simply mean "non-religious", such as secular education, which emphasizes scientific and humanistic knowledge rather than theological instruction. At its core, the concept highlights neutrality toward religion, allowing diverse beliefs to coexist without privileging one faith over another. A secular perspective focuses on worldly, human-centered concerns rather than divine or sacred ones. A secular society is one where the government and public institutions remain neutral regarding religion.

Secular Vs. Demonic

Typically when referring to something "secular" people associate whatever is being referred to as demonic. Meaning "secular" things have a very negative connotation only due to the lack of religious connection. People are naturally very extreme and therefore if "secular" is not religious it has to be anti-religious, therefore, demonic.

Secular

• Refers to things that are not religious or spiritual in nature.
• Often associated with the separation of religion from civic affairs and public education.
• Emphasizes humanism, rationalism, and empirical evidence over religious beliefs.
• Common things that are secular are music, television shows, curse words, even "revealing" clothing can often be referred to as "secular".

Demonic

• Relates to demons or evil spirits, often within a religious or spiritual context.
• Typically associated with malevolence, temptation, and supernatural influences.
• Found in various religious texts and folklore, often representing chaos or moral corruption.
• Examples include demonic possession, exorcisms, and depictions of demons in literature and art.
  

Secular In The Publishing World

In book publishing, the concept of the secular helps distinguish between general audience works and explicitly faith based works. Secular publishing includes books that are literary, academic, commercial, or practical without promoting religious belief or practice. These books can and may address religion as a cultural or historical topic, but they do so analytically rather than spiritually. Publishers often classify themselves as secular or religious presses, which influences what kind of manuscripts they acquire, how they market titles, and how books are organized in bookstores. This distinction ultimately shapes audience expectations and the broader structure of the publishing industry.