This document discusses secularization theory and religious trends. It defines secularization theory as focusing on the decline of religion as societies develop. It identifies three levels of secularization: societal, organizational, and individual. It also discusses concepts such as sacralization, where religious qualities are placed in earthly entities, and detraditionalization, which refers to the erosion of religious tradition in postmodern societies. The document explores these topics to understand the role of religion in public policy formulation.