Casanova's Public Religion
José Casanova's 'deprivatisation' thesis argues that religion, contrary to secularisation theory, increasingly enters public spheres (politics, law, education) to defend religious rights and influence policy. This represents a reversal of modernization's privatisation trajectory.
Real World
The US Catholic Bishops' Conference publicly opposing the Affordable Care Act's contraception mandate in 2012 exemplifies Casanova's deprivatisation — a religious institution asserting itself in national policy debates rather than retreating to private worship.
Exam Focus
Use Casanova to challenge secularisation theory specifically; show the examiner you can apply 'deprivatisation' as a technical term with a concrete example.
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