Which of the following is an example of secularization?
A) Mark and Tessa seek premarital counseling from a member of the clergy instead of a therapist.
B) The government announces a number of faith-based initiatives for the provision of social services.
C) Crosses are used for decoration and worn as fashion accessories.
D) Muslim students are forbidden from wearing religious items while at school,but Christian students are encouraged to wear religious items.

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Secularization refers to the process of removing religion from public life and reducing its influence on society. Using crosses for decoration and fashion accessories is an example of secularization because it removes the religious significance of the symbol and turns it into a fashion statement. Choices A, B, and D do not reflect secularization as they involve religious actors or actions in public life.

Which of the Following Is an Example of Secularization