❖ Introduction to Secular Democracy
In today's era, secular democracy is presented as the most fashionable and widely accepted political system in the world. It is perceived that after experimenting with various political models, humanity has discovered secular democracy as the best possible system. In fact, it is often claimed that no better system is conceivable beyond this.
❖ The End of History and the Superiority of Secular Democracy
In the book "The End of History and the Last Man" by a U.S. State Department official, it is asserted that the evolution of human history culminates in secular democracy. Just as Karl Marx had declared communism to be the final system for the world, likewise secular democracy is now considered the final and most perfect system of human society.
Following the collapse of the Soviet Union, these claims gained further strength—that secular democracy has achieved political supremacy, while capitalism has become dominant in economic terms.
❖ Achievements and Shortcomings of Democracy
Democracy has certain positive aspects, such as:
◈ Promotion of the principle of individual freedom
◈ End of oppressive monarchies and dictatorships
◈ Increased freedom of expression
However, the fundamental flaw of democracy is that its ideology is not based on a deep and rational foundation, but rather emerged as a reaction to prior oppressive regimes.
❖ Secular Democracy and Estrangement from Religion
In democracy, the people are regarded as the supreme authority, and this is combined with secularism, which means:
◈ Religion has no role in the affairs of the state
◈ Sovereignty lies with the people, who will decide what is good or bad
◈ Divine guidance and heavenly law are deliberately disregarded
❖ The Standard of Good and Evil in Secular Democracy
In secular democracy, there is no permanent standard of morality. The adopted ideology is:
◈ The concept of good and evil changes with societal conditions and time
◈ Something may be considered good in one era and bad in another
◈ Moral values are personal and relative, having no real existence
❖ Moral Decline and Social Corruption
The freedom provided by secular democracy has led to moral decay in the Western world:
◈ Legalization of homosexuality:
✿ The British Parliament legalized it based on the report of the Wolfenden Committee
✿ Later, homosexual marriages were also given legal protection in Europe and the USA
◈ Promotion of nudity and obscenity:
✿ Pornographic films and images have become a social norm
✿ The family system has been devastated
◈ AIDS and other consequences:
✿ Sexual immorality led to diseases like AIDS, but instead of moral reform, the focus was on preventive measures
✿ Sex education became widespread in educational institutions, facilitating further deviation among youth
❖ The Practical Reality of Democracy: Popular Rule or Deception?
The claim of people's sovereignty in democracy is deceptive:
◈ In reality, the public remains unaware of government decisions
◈ The success of democracy depends on education and political awareness, which is lacking in many countries
◈ Illiterate masses are misled through emotional slogans
◈ Even in developed nations, educated populations often fail to make sound decisions, as evidenced by the election of Trump in the United States
❖ Summary: The Challenges of Democracy
Democracy, especially secular democracy, claims to ensure freedom and public participation, but in practice:◈ Neglect of moral values and divine guidance results in social disorder
◈ Under the guise of public rule, a few individuals or institutions actually govern
◈ The family system, moral standards, and social stability are severely compromised
