Religious Regulation in France
Religious Regulation in France
- Paul Christopher ManuelPaul Christopher ManuelDepartment of Government, American University
Summary
Its past appears to be in constant tension with the present over the question of religious restriction. That tension might properly be understood as a centuries-long struggle between those favoring traditional, pro-clerical views and those espousing anti-clerical, Enlightenment understandings of church–state relations. This tension has given rise to many inconsistencies in legislative actions and public policy decisions around religion, as political power has shifted between the opposing sides at different points in history. This tension continues to the present day.
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- Political Values, Beliefs, and Ideologies
- World Politics