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What does secularisation mean

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When a society less importance on religious beliefs and values

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What does the novel give an insight on

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The cultural background and the move towards secularisation in Victorian times

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Darwinian evolution

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Shaped wells writing
Created philosophical, intellectual and emotional turmoil
Challenged fundamental Christian belief

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Context on HG wells

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Bio and zoology not a lot of money

Became an MP indicating strength of his convictions about the importance of a fair society

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What does agnostic mean

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Neither believes in god or disbelieves due to lack of evidence

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