Jean-Louis Debré

Secularism in Schools Reasserting a Republican Principle

Régis Debray

The Teaching of Religion in State Schools

“French public opinion largely approves the idea of reinforcing the study of religion from a cultural perspective in state schools. The intention is not to ‘put God back into the school system’. Religious traditions and the future of the humanities now share a common fate, and strengthening religious education will depend on strengthening education as such. The spirit of secularism should have nothing to fear." Régis Debray Régis Debray teaches philosophy.

Régis Debray

Learning About Religion in Secular State Schools

Learning about different religions: the best way of overcoming prejudice