The Cult of the Supreme Being

The Cult of the Supreme Being was a belief system created during the French Revolution, primarily by Maximilien Robespierre in 1794. It aimed to establish a new state-sponsored religion that focused on the worship of a single deity, promoting rationalism and civic virtues. This cult was intended to replace traditional Christianity and unify the revolutionary populace under a moral framework. It was linked to the ideas of virtue and reason, symbolizing a break from the past. However, it was short-lived, as Robespierre's downfall led to the end of this movement, and France eventually returned to religious pluralism.