Principles and values of the Republic

Une personne a-t-elle le droit de ne pas croire en une religion ?Does a person have the right not to believe in any religion?

Answer

Oui, la liberté de conscience protège aussi ceux qui ne croient pasYes, freedom of conscience also protects those who do not believe

Explanation

Freedom of conscience allows one to believe or not to believe. No one has to declare their religion or lack of religion.

Source: Loi du 9 décembre 1905, article 1erUpdated 13 October 2026.Official question · answer and translation written by Recite

The 4 options, in French as at the exam

Non, chacun doit choisir une religionNo, everyone must choose a religion
Non, sauf s’il est étrangerNo, unless they are a foreign national
Oui, la liberté de conscience protège aussi ceux qui ne croient pasYes, freedom of conscience also protects those who do not believe (Correct answer)
Oui, mais il doit le déclarer à la mairieYes, but they must declare it at the town hall

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