What religion is commonly practiced in France?

Answer 1

France is predominantly Catholic, in the sense that a majority of the French identify themselves as Catholic, however very few actually attend church regularly. There are a small number of Muslims, and even smaller numbers of Protestants and Jews.

The French Constitution guarantees freedom of religion, and the government is is strongly non-religious or secular. Public display of religion is discouraged--for example children in public schools and civil servants may not wear religious symbols--crosses or Muslim head scarfs most notably..

Answer 2

51% identified as being Catholics, 31% identified as being agnostics or atheists. (sets the proportion of atheists equal to 27%), 10% identified as being from other religions or being without opinion, 4% identified as Muslim, 3% identified as Protestant, 1% identified as Buddhist, 1% identified as Jewish.

According to the most recent Eurobarometer Poll 2005, 34% of French citizens responded that "they believe there is a god", whereas 27% answered that "they believe there is some sort of spirit or life force" and 33% that "they do not believe there is any sort of spirit, god, or life force". One other study shows 32% of people in France declaring themselves to be atheists, and another 32% declaring themselves "skeptical about the existence of God but not an atheist".

Estimates of the number of Muslims in France vary widely. According to the 1999 French census returns, there were 3.7 million people of "possible Muslim faith" in France (6.3% of the total population). In 2003, the French Ministry of the Interior estimated the total number of Muslims to be between five and six million (8-10%). The current Jewish community in France numbers around 600,000 according to the World Jewish Congress and is the largest in Europe.

According to another source: Roman Catholic (85%), Muslim (10%), Protestant (2%) and Jewish (1%). Of course, the reason the numbers seem to contradict the above is because Atheism and agnosticism were not included as religions, and because the poll or research was presumably conducted at another time.

Answer 3

The major religion of France has traditionally been Catholicism. However, freedom of religion is guaranteed in France and there are many religions present there. In modern times the French aren't very religious with a very high proportion of the population claiming to be Atheist.

Answer 4

French are typically Roman Catholic and the second most is Muslim third is "non - religious" and fourth is protestant and lutheran.

Answer 5

Catholicism is commonly practiced in Nice, France.