The voice of a wise man

Published in Le Nouvel Observateur on August 14, 2008 — Thousands of French people are turning to the "living Buddha" who is visiting us. A specialist in religions, Frédéric Lenoir deciphers the fascination exerted by this peaceful fighter. — Le Nouvel...

The time of spiritual nomadism

Interview published in Le Figaro Madame – Comments collected by Guillemette de Sairigne — Guillemette de Sairigné. – Everything in the last century seemed to herald the death of God… Frédéric Lenoir. – For the great systems of thought born in the 19th century, the...

Where does faith come from?

Published in Psychologies Magazine in January 2006 — Abel Ferrara's film "Mary" sparked discussion and questions in our editorial office. Childhood beliefs, adult conversions... what is this faith that speaks to some and leaves others indifferent?

Beliefs on the menu

Published in Psychologies Magazine in December 2003 — Christianity, Buddhism, shamanism… are some of the areas simultaneously explored by those seeking a tailor-made spirituality. In “The Metamorphoses of God,” which has just been published, the sociologist...

We re-enchant the world

Published in Psychologies Magazine, May 2003 — Paradox: Religiosity is collapsing, but curiosity about the invisible is growing among the most educated French. Explanations — Psychologies: Today, what do we mean by irrational? Frédéric...