Olivier Roy on France
The Good Fight
Mounk’s great Balanced Approach to Laicite (w room for freedom of worship)
The French approach to laicity was shaped by a history of a dominant religion in society, leading to the need to create space for people of different beliefs in the public sphere. The concept of laicity in France aims to limit the public and political influence of religion to ensure the freedom of secular individuals. While some restrictions may exist, there is a necessity for the state to protect citizens from societal pressure, even within immigrant communities, to engage in certain behaviors. The balance lies in upholding the historical concerns behind laicity while safeguarding freedom of worship without imposing excessive limits as seen in some political parties in France.
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