Altercation in the Paris metro: an evangelist in the face of secularism
A viral video showing an altercation between a young person evangelical preacher and a user in the Parisian metro ignited social networks on March 4, 2025. The incident, involving a member of the ministry “H24 for Jesus”revived the debate on theEvangelization in public space and the Secularism in France.
The facts
March 4, 2025 at 3:22 p.m. (Paris time), Erinepasteur girl Tina Raliwas filmed preaching in a metro train. A passenger, visibly annoyed, opposed this practice, triggering a lively discussion on freedom of religious expression in public transport.
Legal context and reactions
- L’Article 15 of the RATP Regulation Forbidden proselytism in the metro, with fines of up to € 60.
The ministry “H24 for Jesus”
- Their evangelization strategy particularly targets Parisian public spaces.
Public opinion
A IFOP survey of 2024 reveals that 58% of French people consider public evangelization “inappropriate”.
Impact and debate
This altercation has rekindled the debate on the balance between religious freedom and respect for secularism in French public space, arousing animated discussions on social networks and in the media.
