Do secular mean nearness to something ?

answer: the unlawful use of violence and intimidation, especially against civilians, in the pursuit of political aims.

explanation:

martin luther believed that selling indulgences was wrong and gave people a license to sin. the roman catholic church used the practice of indulgences to raise money for major building projects.

after defeating german forces in north africa allied leaders turned their attention to "italy," since this was the location that made the most geographic sense before invading northern europe via france.