antireligion
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a word derived from
religion.
religionnouna set of beliefs concerning the cause, nature, and purpose of the universe, especially when considered as the creation of a superhuman agency or agencies, usually involving devotional and ritual observances, and often containing a moral code governing the conduct of human affairs.
Example Sentences
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The second question that comes up frequently: Is “The Handmaid’s Tale” antireligion?
From New York Times ● Mar. 10, 2017
The only trouble with religion in Russia is that the Russian constitution permits freedom of religion, but in the same breath guarantees freedom of antireligion.
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Two decades ago, shortly after the antireligion fervor of the Cultural Revolution, only 2 million Chinese identified themselves as Christian.
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"What I wanted to do is use humor and irony to explore the daily lives of religious folk," says Sfar, "which is a change from the rather militant antireligion sentiment in France today."
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"There is no dearth of antireligion people in Kerala society," said Stephen Alathara, deputy secretary of the Kerala Catholic Bishops Council.
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