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==Origin==
==Origin==
de- + -secrate : to deprive of [[sacred]] [[character]]
de- + -secrate : to deprive of [[sacred]] [[character]]
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/17th_century 1675]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/17th_century 1675]
==Definitions==
==Definitions==
*1: to [[violate]] the [[sanctity]] of : [[profane]] <desecrate a [[shrine]]>
*1: to [[violate]] the [[sanctity]] of : [[profane]] <desecrate a [[shrine]]>
To respectfully remove the sacred character of a place or an object is deconsecration, and is distinct from desecration.
To respectfully remove the sacred character of a place or an object is deconsecration, and is distinct from desecration.
Some [[religions]], such as the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_Catholic_Church Roman Catholic Church] have specific rules as to what constitutes desecration and what should be done in these circumstances.
Some [[religions]], such as the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_Catholic_Church Roman Catholic Church] have specific rules as to what constitutes desecration and what should be done in these circumstances.
Even in the late 20th and 21st century, desecrations are still taking place in some parts of the world, notably in countries ruled by religious [[fundamentalists]], such as the destruction of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buddhas_of_Bamyan Buddhas of Bamyan] by the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taliban Taliban] in March 2001. Also, in Europe, in disputed region of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kosovo Kosovo], only during [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2004_unrest_in_Kosovo violent unrests in 2004], more than 35 Orthodox churches were desecrated, damaged or destroyed.
Even in the late 20th and 21st century, desecrations are still taking place in some parts of the world, notably in countries ruled by religious [[fundamentalists]], such as the destruction of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buddhas_of_Bamyan Buddhas of Bamyan] by the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taliban Taliban] in March 2001. Also, in Europe, in disputed region of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kosovo Kosovo], only during [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2004_unrest_in_Kosovo violent unrests in 2004], more than 35 Orthodox churches were desecrated, damaged or destroyed.
[[Category: Religion]]
[[Category: Religion]]
[[Category: History]]
[[Category: History]]
