The former President of the Republic François Hollande affirmed that secularism was “
not against Muslims
” but on the contrary allowed “
freedom of worship
” of all religions, Sunday February 7 on Radio J. “
Secularism n ' is not against Muslims, any more than it is against Catholics or against Jews,
”said François Hollande.
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On the contrary, it allows “
freedom of worship and freedom of conscience
”, “
it ensures the neutrality of the State and ensures that no religion comes to interfere in places where it has no place
”, a- he explained.
"
I say to young people
"
how lucky you are to live in France!
You can believe or not believe.
There is no state religion.
In many countries, including democratic ones, there are state religions
”, he added.
Asked about the statements of Jean-Luc Mélenchon, leader of The Infidel France, which accused the government of "
stigmatizing
" Muslims with his legislation against separatism, the former head of state said "
pretend that a legal text can be regarded as a text against Muslims is not to promote national harmony
”.
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The National Assembly, which examines the bill "
reinforcing respect for the principles of the Republic
", unanimously voted Thursday, February 4, one of the flagship measures of the text which provides for punishing five years in prison and a fine of 75,000 euros. any person threatening, violating or intimidating an elected official or an agent of the public service with the aim of completely or partially evading the rules of the public services.