The Drama Triangle of Religion and Violence

Abstract

Title: To condemn-or not-the violence after the Charlie Hebdo attack: alliance or cleavage between Muslims and French Catholics? The attack against Charlie Hebdo in January 2015 added a new episode to the question of the relationships between Muslims and Catholics in France. Neither the first ones nor the second were in favor of this anticlerical newspaper. Nevertheless, believers of both denominations participated to the demonstration that followed. But we heard a lot that Muslims were under-represented in the processions. What proof have we about it? Moreover, if it is true, is it the consequence of the disapproval of this demonstration, or of a propensity of the believers of this religion to demonstrate less than other social groups? Several surveys can help us to answer to these important questions-the French polls in January 2015, but also the scientific surveys.