Revived Thoughts French Revolution And The Cult Of Reason
May 2, 2024
Discover the religious side of the French Revolution, from the hatred towards the church to the establishment of the Cult of Reason and the Cult of the Supreme Being. Explore Voltaire's impact on society, the persecution of clergy, and the chaotic aftermath of replacing religious worship with ideology.
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Escalating Persecution
- The 1792 law labeled priests as counter-revolutionaries, leading to massacres and executions.
- Churches were destroyed and religious symbols removed.
The Cult of Reason
- The Cult of Reason replaced Christianity, with bizarre festivals in churches.
- A provocative "Goddess of Liberty" was worshiped at Notre Dame.
Massacres and the Vendée
- The French Revolution led to massacres, particularly in the Vendée region.
- Around 170,000 people were killed for resisting the revolution's anti-religious actions.