Backlash to the
De-Christianization Program
De-Christianization Program
MIt alienated most of the population
(especially in the rural areas).
(especially in the rural areas).
MRobespierre
never supported it.
§he persuaded the Convention to
reaffirm the principle of religious
toleration.
reaffirm the principle of religious
toleration.
MDecree
on the “Liberty of Cults”
was passed
was passed
§December 6, 1793.
§BUT, it had little practical effect!