Book of Changes Part 3
Of course the high priests themselves didn't rule the city, at least not usually as the mandate of governance prevented such a direct conflict of religious and secular power, with the divinity of the pharaoh being largely honorary at this day and age.
Toothless' Transformation : Chapter 1
Truly a beautiful sight to witness, a place of harmony and comradery crossing the bounds of species, a place were secular enemies, vikings and dragons, learnt to live in peace and support each others in times of need.
Changeling, the Dreaming - A Basic Introduction
Those who refused to do so, or were simply unable to grab a body in time were destroyed as humanity began to return to its secular mindset. the nobles were back, and they intended to pick up where they left off.
Tomorrow on the Runway
"it's one of the most secular countries in the entire world. very little ... if any ... christian presence. most furs don't realize that, but ... you know, i guess it's so. anyway, our church sent missionaries there. to start a church in ...
Collar 11 -- Memento Mei
I would not set myself up as the sole purveyor of capital-t truth, but i'd like to suggest that there are those out there, sacred or secular, who might be due for a chance to remember their calling.
Getting Some Answers
There was another advisor by the name of ezra, he'd been pressuring the crown to move away from the concept of rule by divine right, wanted to secularize the nation." that name sent chills racing down magpie's spine.