Journal de la société de 1789 - Nº II

This reflective volume opens with a pointed warning about the lingering fusion of zealotry and politics in revolutionary times. The author surveys recent upheavals—from papal swords dispatched to a marshal, to the violent clash over faith in Poland—showing how governments still try to bind conscience to a single, state‑sanctioned creed. With sharp irony, he reminds readers that the French people, newly freed from literal chains, will not surrender their mental liberty so easily.

The essay then turns to a thorough examination of what “national cult” really means. By questioning whether the legislature should choose a religion for the nation, the writer exposes the hidden inequality such a decree creates, forcing dissenters to fund and partake in rites they regard as superstition. He argues that true liberty of conscience must protect every belief, even the one that challenges the status quo, lest the state sow division under the guise of moral order. Listeners will find a compelling blend of history, philosophy, and a timeless plea for religious freedom.