It is open to people of all religions who have in common a deep attachment to freedom of religion and freedom of conscience. CAP has put on the Net the text of a petition to be signed by all those who oppose this law originated by French senator Nicolas About and French MP Catherine Picard.
Various associations relay the message amongst their members.
The mobilization against the law starts to grow. CAP will soon file the petition with its list of signatures to the main international bodies protecting human rights. The final vote by the French parliament took place on may 30th 2001 in spite of strong reservations by mainstream religions. As there are no objective criteria in this definition, it will open the door to all kinds of abusive interpretations. It is the first time that a democracy creates such a crime.