Religious Symbols and Religious Commitments in the Public Sphere in Europe
Posted August 21, 2009
The theme of the current round of Experts’ discussion focused on the current controversy engendered by the new French law banning the wearing of “conspicuous” religious symbols in the public school system. Ten papers addressed the various issues of “laicite,” religious freedom, Islam and public order in various European countries, with additional contrast with the experiences outside of Europe.
