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He was ambivalent about religion in general.

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"If I had to choose a religion, the sun as the universal giver of life would be my god."

"Religion is excellent stuff for keeping people quiet."

"Religion is what keeps the poor from murdering the rich."

"All religions have been made by men." Napoleon Bonaparte

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How does Napoleon describe the relationship between religion and his crowning as emperor?

The state is a secular entity, independent from matters of belief and not a subordinate part of the church itself.


Who did napoleon sign a concrdat with and why?

He signed a Concordat with the Pope and the French clergy. By that mean he obtain the settlement of the relationship between the State and the Church. The appeasement had been highly wished by the great majority of French people, which was very grateful to Napoleon for that accomplishment.


What is Napoleonic code Religion?

See link provided below for Napoleon's relationship with politics and the Roman catholic Church.


What did vassals have to do with the church?

The relationship between a vassal and the church was the same as the relationship between any other secular person and the church. The vassal was part of the feudal hierarchy, and the church had a separate hierarchy.


How did napoleon reduce the power of the pope?

Napoleon reduced the power of the pope primarily through the Concordat of 1801, which redefined the relationship between the French state and the Catholic Church. While it restored some church functions and allowed Catholics to practice their religion, it also placed the church under state control, limiting the pope's influence over French affairs. Additionally, Napoleon's establishment of a secular legal system and promotion of state-sponsored education further diminished the Church's authority in France. Ultimately, Napoleon's actions reflected his desire to consolidate power and assert state dominance over religious institutions.

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How does Napoleon describe the relationship between religion and his crowning as emperor?

The state is a secular entity, independent from matters of belief and not a subordinate part of the church itself.


Who did napoleon sign a concrdat with and why?

He signed a Concordat with the Pope and the French clergy. By that mean he obtain the settlement of the relationship between the State and the Church. The appeasement had been highly wished by the great majority of French people, which was very grateful to Napoleon for that accomplishment.


What is Napoleonic code Religion?

See link provided below for Napoleon's relationship with politics and the Roman catholic Church.


What did vassals have to do with the church?

The relationship between a vassal and the church was the same as the relationship between any other secular person and the church. The vassal was part of the feudal hierarchy, and the church had a separate hierarchy.


How did napoleon reduce the power of the pope?

Napoleon reduced the power of the pope primarily through the Concordat of 1801, which redefined the relationship between the French state and the Catholic Church. While it restored some church functions and allowed Catholics to practice their religion, it also placed the church under state control, limiting the pope's influence over French affairs. Additionally, Napoleon's establishment of a secular legal system and promotion of state-sponsored education further diminished the Church's authority in France. Ultimately, Napoleon's actions reflected his desire to consolidate power and assert state dominance over religious institutions.


What relationship did Louis-Napoleon have to Napoleon Bonaparte?

Louis-Napoleon, known later as Napoleon III, was Napoleon's Nephew.


What incident at Napoleon's crowning as emperor clearly established Napoleon as more powerful than the church?

he band the church


What is an example of a modern relationship between church and state?

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What is the relationship between the Puritans and the Pilgrims?

They had both disagreed with the Church of England. It was said that the wanted to "purify" the church.


What was the name of Napoleon's first son?

Alexandre Joseph Colonna-Walewski (1804-1868) was the name of Napoleon's (illegitimate) first son. He was the fruit of the relationship between Napoleon and his mistress, the Polish noblewoman Maria Colonna-Walewski.


What is the relationship between a synagogue and a church?

It's usually civil and respectful.


The relationship between Napoleon and Snowball in Animal Farm most closely resembles that of which two historical figures?

The relationship between Napoleon and Snowball in Animal Farm resembles the rivalry between Joseph Stalin and Leon Trotsky in Soviet history. Both pairs involved power struggles, with one figure (Napoleon/Stalin) eventually asserting dominance over the other (Snowball/Trotsky) through manipulation and force.