World English Dictionary
secular (ˈsɛkjʊlə)
(edited)
— adj
1.         of or relating to worldly as opposed to sacred things; temporal
2.         not concerned with or related to religion
3.         not within the control of the Church
4         a. having no particular religious affinities
        b. not including compulsory religious studies or services


FWIW, I do not like the word 'godless'. I am aware that it is literally saying 'without a god' and that is fine. However the undertone, imo, is in actuality a slam against those who espouse a belief in a god.

I much prefer the term 'secular'. It stands alone and uncompromising but it makes no judg(e)ment against others. Why is it necessary for me/us to try to abolish what I/we consider mythical?

I do not particularly like encouraging a child's belief in Santa Claus but I do not find it necessary or desirable to disabuse a three-year-old of the notion.

Why the venom?