"Secularism allows for religious differences
A secular society has its own moral imperatives. It must be open, tolerant and promote understanding.
>by Duncan Cameron
October 20, 2005
Istanbul — From the fall of Constantinople in 1453 and the rise of the Ottoman Empire, until its 20th century secular revolution under Mustafa Kemal aka Atatürk separated the Turkish mosque and state, Islamic authority in that country included civil, military and police powers as well as religious observance."
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