France is proud of its secularism. But religion could shape who wins Sunday. (Obviously it didn't)

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France is proud of its secularism. But religion could shape who wins Sunday. (Obviously it didn't)
christian Suited up and Armored in Christ! User ID: 73227186 United States 05/07/2017 03:29 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation	France is proud of its secularism. But religion could shape who wins Sunday. (Obviously it didn't) PARIS — On a warm spring afternoon, as the streets of this capital city buzzed with tension ahead of the fateful French election Sunday, quiet reigned inside the 12th-century parish church of Saint-Germain de Charonne. The candles were lit, but the pews were mostly empty. A few people, mainly older women, came in alone to pray. One said religion was no longer so important to her, but she had “needs” she wanted to take to God. Another said her Catholic faith was at the center of her life. Did it dictate how she would cast her vote Sunday? “I wish,” was the answer. France once did battle to defend Catholicism. Now it is home to one of the world’s largest populations of atheists. It is a country wrapped in its religious past yet proud of its commitment to secularism — or laïcité — in the present. Whether this is a contradiction, and whether public displays of faith are compatible with France’s republican ideals, is a question of great import in the election here. The results will shape the West’s relationship to Islam. They could also decide the very future of Europe. [link to www.washingtonpost.com (secure)] Susie For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.....Matthew 6:21 There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: Ecclesiastes 3:1

christian (OP) Suited up and Armored in Christ! User ID: 73227186 United States 05/07/2017 03:39 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation	Re: France is proud of its secularism. But religion could shape who wins Sunday. (Obviously it didn't) US soldiers greeted in the Town of Milly, France, during World War II. HD Stock Footage Greetings in 2017 February 2017 Paris Immigrant Riots- Europe's "Muslim Problem" Media blackout! Susie For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.....Matthew 6:21 There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: Ecclesiastes 3:1
Anonymous Coward User ID: 73349579 United States 05/07/2017 03:59 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation	Re: France is proud of its secularism. But religion could shape who wins Sunday. (Obviously it didn't) They had their chance for freedom , now they may never ever get that opportunity again. Sad
christian (OP) Suited up and Armored in Christ! User ID: 73227186 United States 05/07/2017 04:06 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation	Re: France is proud of its secularism. But religion could shape who wins Sunday. (Obviously it didn't) They had their chance for freedom , now they may never ever get that opportunity again. Sad Quoting: Anonymous Coward 73349579 I can't believe they did not learn the first time.... yes it is very sad.... Susie For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.....Matthew 6:21 There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: Ecclesiastes 3:1
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