The process or action of removing Christian beliefs, practices, or influence from a society, culture, or institution.
From 'de-' plus 'Christianization,' which itself comes from 'Christian' + the suffix '-ization.' The term gained prominence during the French Revolution and modern European secularization movements.
The most famous example is the French Revolution's Reign of Terror, when revolutionaries actively removed Christian symbols, renamed months, and tried to create a completely secular society—showing how controversial this process can be!
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