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General Category => Politics & Current Affairs => Topic started by: Nearly Sane on December 09, 2023, 09:03:32 AM

Title: Macron buffeted from all sides in row over secularism
Post by: Nearly Sane on December 09, 2023, 09:03:32 AM

The French idea of secularism has a place at the centre of its political culture that seems incredible to me. I like its aim but there is a coldness to it.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-67657837

Title: Re: Macron buffeted from all sides in row over secularism
Post by: Harrowby Hall on December 09, 2023, 09:09:00 PM

Another bizarre aspect of French secularism is that the state owns the churches.

Jn my commune there are three churches - effectively owned by the commune. The largest church is used for occasional Catholic services but also, each month, by the local Anglican community.