Temple of the Supreme Being

The Temple of the Supreme Being was an important monument in France, built during the French Revolution to symbolize the idea of a universal, rational religion emphasizing virtue over traditional institutions like the church. Designed as a grand, circular structure, it reflected Enlightenment ideals of reason and civic unity. Although intended as a religious sanctuary for the “Supreme Being,” it was never completed or widely used, and the revolutionary government focused more on political change than establishing new religious practices. Today, it stands as a historical monument representing revolutionary ideals and the pursuit of moral reform.