This may be a good time for an explainer (assuming there isn't one I've missed) of the current legal status of the Church in France and its post-revolution (mis)treatment in French law and courts.
This is an insidious type of persecution, via the legal system, which undermines religious freedom. It is a reminder for all of us to not be complacent about these matters in our own countries. The godless political class are likely to become more brazen on these matters, not less.
I would love to understand the reasoning of the French court as to why they think they have any business dictating the terms of membership in a religious institute. Is this something particular to French law that has legal merit or is this a mere abuse of power to get at the Church? More details please!
A problem with verdicts like this is it could become a lot more difficult to dismiss people who are really causing turmoil from religious orders.
In the United States the courts won't hear this type of case because it would infringe on the parties' religious freedom.
This may be a good time for an explainer (assuming there isn't one I've missed) of the current legal status of the Church in France and its post-revolution (mis)treatment in French law and courts.
This is an insidious type of persecution, via the legal system, which undermines religious freedom. It is a reminder for all of us to not be complacent about these matters in our own countries. The godless political class are likely to become more brazen on these matters, not less.
I would love to understand the reasoning of the French court as to why they think they have any business dictating the terms of membership in a religious institute. Is this something particular to French law that has legal merit or is this a mere abuse of power to get at the Church? More details please!
So “laicite” is a one way street?