La séparation des Églises et de l'État by Aristide Briand
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| Author | Briand, Aristide, 1862-1932 |
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| Title |
La séparation des Églises et de l'État Rapport fait au nom de la Commission de la Chambre des Députés, suivi des pièces annexes |
| Note | Reading ease score: 55.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "La séparation des Églises et de l'État" by Aristide Briand is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work discusses the complex relationship between the Catholic Church and the French state, particularly focusing on the legal and social complications that arose before and during the establishment of a secular state in France. The text aims to provide a foundation for understanding the necessity of complete separation in order to protect various beliefs and foster peace within the nation. The opening of this significant work introduces the historical context preceding the French Revolution, focusing on the immense wealth and power held by the clergy in France, which was estimated to comprise a third of the nation's fortunes at the time. Briand outlines the calls for reform that arose from a growing discontent with the Church's influence, arguing that a complete separation of Church and State is the most viable solution to address ongoing tensions and to safeguard the rights of diverse religious beliefs in France. He emphasizes the importance of acknowledging historical principles that support the separation as a means to promote social harmony and freedom of conscience among French citizens. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | BR: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity |
| LoC Class | JC: Political science: Political theory |
| Subject | Catholic Church -- France |
| Subject | Church and state -- France |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 58149 |
| Release Date | Oct 22, 2018 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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