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==Origin==
de- + -secrate : to deprive of [[sacred]] [[character]]
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/17th_century 1675]
==Definitions==
*1: to [[violate]] the [[sanctity]] of : [[profane]] <desecrate a [[shrine]]>
*2: to treat disrespectfully, irreverently, or outrageously <the kind of shore development … that has desecrated so many waterfronts — John Fischer>
==Description==
'''Desecration''' (also called desacralization or desanctification) is the [[act]] of depriving something of its [[sacred]] [[character]], or the disrespectful or contemptuous treatment of that which is held to be [[sacred]] or [[holy]] by a [[group]] or [[individual]].
Many consider [[acts]] of desecration to be [[sacrilegious]] [[acts]]. This can include desecration of [[sacred]] [[books]], sacred places or sacred objects. Desecration generally may be considered from the [[perspective]] of a particular [[religion]] or [[spiritual]] activity. Desecration may be applied to [[natural]] systems or components, particularly if those systems are part of naturalistic spiritual religion.
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.
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.
[[Category: Religion]]
[[Category: History]]
==Origin==
de- + -secrate : to deprive of [[sacred]] [[character]]
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/17th_century 1675]
==Definitions==
*1: to [[violate]] the [[sanctity]] of : [[profane]] <desecrate a [[shrine]]>
*2: to treat disrespectfully, irreverently, or outrageously <the kind of shore development … that has desecrated so many waterfronts — John Fischer>
==Description==
'''Desecration''' (also called desacralization or desanctification) is the [[act]] of depriving something of its [[sacred]] [[character]], or the disrespectful or contemptuous treatment of that which is held to be [[sacred]] or [[holy]] by a [[group]] or [[individual]].
Many consider [[acts]] of desecration to be [[sacrilegious]] [[acts]]. This can include desecration of [[sacred]] [[books]], sacred places or sacred objects. Desecration generally may be considered from the [[perspective]] of a particular [[religion]] or [[spiritual]] activity. Desecration may be applied to [[natural]] systems or components, particularly if those systems are part of naturalistic spiritual religion.
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.
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.
[[Category: Religion]]
[[Category: History]]
