A fundamental value and essential principle of the Republic, secularism is a French invention. “France is an indivisible, secular, democratic and social Republic, guaranteeing that all citizens regardless of their origin, race or religion are treated as equals before the law and respecting all religious beliefs.” states the Constitution of 1958. The “freedom to practice religion” has been recognised since 1905 when the loi sur la séparation de lÉglise et de lÉtat (Law on the Separation of the Church and State) came into effect. Far from being a weapon against religion, this text returned all religions to the private sector and established state secularism in the public sphere. The French State does not favour any one religion and guarantees their peaceful co-existence in respect of the laws and principles of the Republic. In application of the secular principle, the law of 15 March 2004 prohibits all clothing or other attire displaying religious worship to be worn in schools. france.fr/en/institutions-and-values/secularism-and-religious-freedom.html
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