Laïcité and Religious Diversity in France: Embracing Institutional and Covenantal Pluralism for a More Inclusive Public Space

Jocelyne Cesari

The Review of Faith & International Affairs, 2025, vol. 23, issue S1, 61-75

Abstract: This article examines the challenges of French laïcité in managing religious diversity and its potential transformation through covenantal pluralism, a framework emphasizing mutual respect, dialogue, and shared responsibility among religious and secular communities. It discusses the restrictive application of laïcité, which often marginalizes minority religious groups while fostering cultural uniformity under the guise of neutrality. The article analyzes laïcité in the context of the recent scholarly attempts to renew the secularism concept by focusing on pluralism and equality rather than state neutrality. It concludes that embracing pluralism could strengthen democracy, transforming diversity into a shared civic resource while preserving French Republican ideals.

Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.1080/15570274.2025.2555663

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