Question

which action is an example of the renaissance idea of secularism?
a. an artist creates a painting based on his feelings and emotions rather than on themes from ancient rome.
b. a parent encourages her daughter to focus on her own performance rather than on the record of her soccer team.
c. a high school requires all of its students to study mythological stories written by the ancient greeks.
d. a politician argues that religious images should not be displayed in any government building.

Explanation:

Secularism is the principle of separation of religion from civic affairs and the state. Option D shows a stance against religious images in government (a secular space), which aligns with secularism. Option A is about individualism (a Renaissance value but not secularism). Option B is about personal achievement (not directly related to secularism). Option C is about studying myth (not separation of religion and state).

Answer:

D. A politician argues that religious images should not be displayed in any government building.