Believing and making others believe. Political uses of faith

Believing and making others believe. Political uses of faith

Interview with Anne Muxel
  • Hands over bible praying  Credits: Shutterstock / HalfpointHands over bible praying Credits: Shutterstock / Halfpoint

One would think that the era of beliefs has passed in our societies, which are steeped in secularism and weary of ideologies. Such is not the case. Under new forms and through new avenues, believing and making others believe remain vibrant. This phenomenon is described and explained in the collective work Croire et faire croire. Usages politiques de la croyance (FR) [Believing and making others believe. Political uses of faith], edited by Anne Muxel, researcher at Sciences Po’s Center for Political Research (CEVIPOF). Through a collection of contributions it sheds light on the new terms, areas and uses of belief. Interview.

Read the interview

Tags :
Back to top