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" visiting our country. Religion expert Frédéric Lenoir analyzes the fascination exerted by this peaceful warrior. — Le Nouvel...

The time of spiritual nomadism

Interview published in Le Figaro Madame – Interview 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 discussions and questions in our editorial office. Childhood beliefs, adult conversions… what is this faith that speaks to some and leaves others indifferent?.

Beliefs à la carte

Published in Psychologies Magazine in December 2003 — Christianity, Buddhism, shamanism… are some of the territories simultaneously explored by those seeking a personalized spirituality. In “The Metamorphoses of God,” recently published, the sociologist….

We are re-enchanting the world

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