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7th May 1794: Cult of the Supreme Being formally announced by Robespierre in a meeting of the National Convention

7th May 2022
Tagged as: Cult of the Supreme Being, France, French Revolution, Religion, Robespierre

The Cult of the Supreme Being recognised that God had created the universe, but that He did not interfere or intervene in its operation. Therefore it taught that humans were responsible for their own actions and destinies.

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7th May 1794: Cult of the Supreme Being formally announced by Robespierre in a meeting of the National Convention

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