113 research outputs found
Per sempre giovane. La laicità nel dibattito culturale francese: scrittori e politica ecclesiastica da Victor Hugo a Annie Ernaux
No full textCon uno sguardo che spazia da Victor Hugo a Annie Ernaux, Per Sempre Giovane indaga la complessa interazione tra la sfera letteraria e quella giuridica con riferimento all’idea di laicità in Francia. L’affare Dreyfus, l’intervento degli écrivains durante le due guerre mondiali e le successive evoluzioni nel panorama politico e sociale francese offrono infatti un contesto ricco e variegato per esplorare le interazioni della letteratura con le questioni della libertà religiosa, della separazione tra Stato e Chiesa e della tutela dei diritti fondamentali in condizioni di uguaglianza.
In particolare, dedicando una sezione specifica agli anni successivi al 1964 Vincenzo Pacillo evidenzia come la nascita della figura dell’intellettuale specifico imponga di aggiungere all’analisi della letteratura quella del pensiero filosofico e sociologico, nell’ottica di presentare una visione olistica che trascenda non solo l’analisi meramente giuridica, ma anche l’approccio tradizionale di “diritto e letteratura”. Attraverso tale lente, il libro invita a considerare la laïcité non solo nei termini di un principio giuridico ma quale fenomeno complesso, il cui significato e la cui applicazione sono profondamente intrecciati con la storia culturale della Francia. Con la conseguenza che la sua piena comprensione richiede un’analisi proiettata al di là delle norme giuridiche secondo un approccio umanistico al diritto ecclesiastico capace di offrire una prospettiva rinnovata e arricchente, rivelando quanto la letteratura e il pensiero abbiano contribuito non solo a definire, ma anche a difendere e a promuovere il relativo concetto nel contesto francese e oltre
Part one: General Issues
No full textIn Switzerland, the public funding of religious groups is actually under discussion. It supports only the groups which have the legal status of public law corporations, while, in a secular state, it seems that any privilege for some Churches should be abolished, or at least reduced so as not to hinder the equality in the freedom of all religions. The book focuses on this discussion, with a comparative outlook to the Europe as a whole. It covers in particular the public funding of the religious groups in the Republic of Ticino, in which the system is very complex and the tool of the Church Tax is only a residual financing instrument
The opportunity (and legitimacy) of a new life. Food for thought dancing to the tune of «submission» by Michel Houellebecq
No full textThe novel «Submission» can be read as the history of a conversion, the human path of a dissatisfied man who finds again ' through a conversion ' taste and hope in life and a dimension of equilibrium within the dynamics of existence. Reading the novel, the jurist can reflect on some issues concerning the relationship between the old and the new belonging of the converted faithful, the legitimacy of the proselytism and the validity of a purely formal act of conversion
Secularism in French Cultural Discourse: Timeless Laïcité
No full textThis book explores the interplay between literature and law, showing how writers from Victor Hugo to Annie Ernaux have influenced and reflected changes in secularism. The book examines pivotal moments like the Dreyfus Affair, intellectuals' roles during the World Wars, and French socio-political shifts, highlighting literature's engagement with religious freedom, church-state separation, and equality. Focusing on post-1964 developments, it discusses the rise of the "specific intellectual" and integrates philosophical and sociological insights into literary analysis, offering a comprehensive view of laïcité beyond legal interpretations. This multidisciplinary approach reveals how literature and intellectual thought have shaped and defended secularism in France. Aimed at scholars and enthusiasts of law, literature, history, and politics, this book is essential for understanding the cultural, political, and legal dynamics of contemporary French secularism
Religious fundamentalism, secular democracy and rule of law : the role of the legislator between the public and personal dimension
No full textSummary: 1. Religious fundamentalism and secularism. 2. Which fundamentalism? 3. Religious fundamentalism and the role of the Legislator in the Italian Democratic Re- public between public and personal dimensions
La genesi della “legge sui culti ammessi”. Il contributo degli ecclesiasticisti
No full text1. Una storia di ordinario fascismo 2. Nel nazionalismo le radici della politica ecclesiastica del fascismo 3. Il ruolo di Mario Piacentini e di Mario Falco. 4. I “culti ammessi” e l’identità nazionale nella prospettiva fascista. 5. Conclusioni: quali suggerimenti dal “profondo ieri”
Hans Urs von Balthasar e Eugenio Corecco: sul rapporto tra teologia e diritti religiosi
No full textThe figure of Eugenio Corecco is nodal for the current processes of scientific approach to religious laws: his peculiar vision of the relationship between theology and canon law is still fundamental for a deep understanding of the peculiarities that distinguish the legal systems based on religious beliefs.
In particular, through the figure of Eugenio Corecco, the contribution aims at reflecting on the relationship between theology and canon law. While some scholars emphasized that the scientific autonomy of canon law could to be admitted only by postulating his familiarity with the juridical experience of secular systems, Corecco stated that it is impossible to apply to canon law the proper methodology of secular juridical sciences; He was also convinced that canon law, as derived from the supernatural nature of the Church, should be considered a legal system derived from faith and not exclusively from reason. Corecco's theology of Canon law has been investigated starting from the theological arguments of Hans Urs Von Balthasar and his ideas on the juridical dimension of theology
La libertà di culto di fronte all’emergenza Covid-19. Profili di diritto canonico e di diritto ecclesiastico italiano
No full textSommario : 1. La sospensione del Concordato nello stato di emergenza. 2. I sacramenti
della Chiesa cattolica e la loro dimensione costituzionale. 3. La decretazione governativa
di contrasto al Covid-19 e il diritto alla somministrazione dei sacramenti. 4. La nota
del Ministero dell’Interno del 27 marzo 2020. 5. Gli interventi della cei, della Penitenzieria
Apostolica e del Pontefice regnant
Sustainable secularism as a tool for managing religious diversity: a framework for European Democracies (and for the industrial relations) in the perspective of European jurisprudence and Robert Audi’s theory
No full textThis study explores the conceptual evolution of secularism into a sustainable legal and
political paradigm within European constitutionalism, guided by the influence of Robert
Audi’s theory and the jurisprudence of the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR). The
transformation from confessional states to secular nations in Europe, marked notably by
the institutional recognition of religious freedom as detailed in Article 9 of the European
Convention on Human Rights, signifies a shift towards a “sustainable secularism.” This
new model advocates for a dynamic balance between religious freedom, state neutrality,
and social cohesion, adapting to societal changes while promoting equal respect and opportunities for all citizens, irrespective of their religious affiliations.
The study discusses the implications of sustainable secularism for the legal frameworks of European states and in the industrial relations, emphasizing the need for laws and
norms to maintain neutrality and avoid favoritism towards any religion or worldview,
adopting instead a governance model that integrates and respects diverse religious perspectives within public life.
Sustainable secularism, therefore, is positioned as a crucial, adaptable framework that
ensures the ongoing relevance and effectiveness of secularism in contemporary society.
It aims to uphold foundational values of freedom of conscience and equality, fostering a
stable, pluralistic, and inclusive environment where diverse beliefs can coexist without
competition. This framework not only prevents sectarianism but also promotes a public policy that respects individual rights and maintains formal equality, adapting to the unique requirements of different societal situations based on the principles of fundamental
rights and human dignity
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