Man connected to the cosmos

The World of Religions No. 42, July-August 2010 — It is surprising, especially for a skeptic, to see the persistence of astrological beliefs and practices across all cultures of the world. Since the most ancient civilizations, China and...

Saying “yes” to life

Le Monde des religions No. 41, May-June 2010 — Because it is fundamental to all human existence, the question of happiness is at the heart of humanity's great philosophical and religious traditions. Its strong comeback in our Western societies,...

Should Pius XII be canonized?

Le Monde des religions No. 40, March-April 2010 — Benedict XVI's decision to continue the beatification process for Pope Pius XII has sparked a widespread controversy, dividing both the Jewish and Christian worlds. The president of the rabbinical community of...

Mysticism and Politics

Le Monde des religions, November-December 2009 — Religions are frightening. Today, the religious dimension is present, to varying degrees, in most armed conflicts. Even without talking about war, controversies surrounding religious issues...

Islam, the French challenge

Le Monde des religions, September-October 2009 — France is the European country with the largest Muslim population. However, the rapid growth of Islam in the land of Pascal and Descartes over the past few decades has raised fears and questions. Let's not even mention...