Projects

Overview of projects 2008

New Directions in Islamic Thought and Practice

Facilitating Freedom of Religion or Belief

Missionary Activities and Human Rights

Teaching for Tolerance and Freedom of Religion or Belief

China Project

Indonesia Project

Caucasus Project

Central Asia Project

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Project Calender

Publication Schedule

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CHAPTER 18 Jean Bauberot, The Laicist Approaches to the Place of Religion in Public Life

In this chapter, Jean Bauberot explains in detail the French lay approach to the place of religion in public life. He reveals the meaning of the French term ”laïcité”, a strong separation of church and state, by providing an overview of the historical traits of French laicism over the past two centuries since the French revolution. It becomes apparent that in France modernity erected itself against religion. The particular circumstances of church-state separation in France play a significant part in public discussion of religion today. Bauberot also considers the recent transformation that present new kinds of problems for laicism.

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