Pedophilia: the Church is an accomplice

Psychologies Magazine, May 2002. Since the beginning of the year, in the United States, France, and Ireland, the scandal of pedophile priests, who have not been punished by their hierarchy, has shaken the Church. Many are questioning the link between pedophilia and celibacy...

The meaning of life

Psychologies Magazine, April 2002 — The question of the "meaning of life" is resurfacing in the West. After the collapse of major religious systems and political ideologies, each of us is thrown back into our own skin and is wondering what really...

The alchemy of emotions

Psychologies Magazine, March 2002 — Fear, sadness, joy, anger, jealousy… emotions express the richness of our personality and the color of our sensitivity. In and of themselves, they are neither good nor bad. A fear can save our lives, and a...

Religion in school… secular

Psychologies Magazine, February 2002 — Will we introduce specific teaching of the history of religions in public schools? Jack Lang, Minister of National Education, has just entrusted a mission to reflect on this delicate question to...

Islam and the fanatics

Psychologies Magazine, November 2001 — Since September 11, the specter of religious fanaticism has haunted people's minds, and many wonder if violence is intrinsic to Islam. Drawing not only on history, but also on verses from the Quran,...