[ ... ] is a secular republic. Chruch and state have been separate since 1905, and religion has no place in public. You won’t find crucifixes in school ... more
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Sarkozy Finds God
@ 06.03.2011 – 17:20:46
[ ... ] it is also a republic, born from a révolution, with a constitution and a président. However, the way that the Americans interpret the Republican ... more -
Getting Ready for the Great Unveiling
@ 05.03.2011 – 14:54:25
The « great unveiling» is only a month away. Not some publicity stunt by nudists, or even the « outing » of a whole bunch of celebrities. I am of course … more -
Minaret Final
@ 04.12.2009 – 15:36:55
The fallout of the Swiss Minaret vote was felt in France all week. Hot topic of discussion during our nationality debate. In one newspaper poll this … more -
Thoughts in the wake of Minaret Madness
@ 30.11.2009 – 17:32:22
Mad, regressive, incomprehensible - 57% of the Swiss (or rather 57% of those Swiss people who voted) have just voted to ban Minarets from the Swiss … more -
The Start of School
@ 29.03.2009 – 17:39:32
Meet Jules Ferry, Minisiter of "Public Instruction" during France's Third Republic. Monsieur Ferry is creditied with being the founding father of modern … more -
Private thoughts
@ 25.09.2008 – 17:09:24
[ ... ] further. The Republic has the duty and the responsibility to be present throughout the nation. Sometimes the presence is merely symbolic – the ... more -
I can read and ride
@ 24.09.2008 – 11:05:36
[ ... ] down and the Republic will no longer be present across the nation. Is that important ? Yes. We are not talking about massive and ostentatious ... more -
The Battles of St Dizier
@ 05.10.2007 – 17:36:22
St Dizier is a town of 27,000 inhabitants in the North East of France. It is perhaps more famous nowadays for its air base, however, the town though … more
