Abstract

this study addresses two conceptions of ‘secularism’. Liberal pluralist secularism is defined as concerned with the challenges moral pluralism poses to democratic stability. In contrast, secularism as non-domination is defined as being concerned with ensuring guarantees for religious actors outside political or social domination. Secularism as non-domination is thus less preoccupied with moral pluralism. By analyzing cases of mobilization to decriminalize abortion and mobilize certain religious minorities, this study aims to show the advantages of conceiving secularism in terms of non-domination.

Keywords:
Non-discrimination; Pluralism; Religion; Religious equality