The Waning of Religious Authority in France Since 1871 - Lecture 5

Explore the complex evolution of religion in post-Revolutionary France through this 42-minute lecture from Yale University's "France Since 1871" course. Delve into the dual processes of de-Christianization: the political separation of church and state, and the decline in individual religious practice. Examine the statistical decrease in religious participation while considering Catholicism's enduring influence on French cultural imagination. Discover regional variations in religiosity, the role of women in finding independence through the Catholic Church, and the intricate process of disentangling church and state. Gain insights into the distribution of religions in France, with a focus on Catholicism, and understand the impact of anti-clericalism on French society.