How has the process of societal secularization benefited Christianity in the West?Why?

Discussion: The Church and Missionary Expansion 1600-Present

Read Mark Noll’s Turning Points Decisive Moments in the History of Christianity chapters 11 and 12 then post your answer to the below question in 400 words. You must support your assertions with 4 scholarly citations in Turabian format (notes-bibliography or author-date list). Any sources cited must have been published within the last five years. Acceptable sources include the textbook(s), the Bible, etc.:

How has the process of societal secularization benefited Christianity in the West?Why?