Saying the state upholds universal principles does not act as a safeguard against institutional discrimination and racism.
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Liberal schools of thought largely inform how Muslims are viewed across Europe, research finds.
Why are Emmanuel Macron’s reform plans so controversial and why are people protesting about freedom after another spate of violent attacks?
Macron wants to ‘build an Islam in France that can be compatible with the Enlightenment.’ But that goal assumes France is compatible with Islam, says a Muslim scholar of religion and politics.
The horrific death of Samuel Paty, a history and geography teacher, highlights the importance of the work of educators who are, more than ever, on the front lines of the fight for freedom of expression.
Neither French nor American, Senegalese secularism stands midway between these two models
Respecting religious freedom not only protects the rights of individuals, it safeguards the integrity and accountability of democratic governments.
With tensions already high, telling Muslim women not to dress a certain way at the beach will only make things worse.
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