She acknowledged that, even as a religious leader, she is unsettled by certain religious symbols in public places. The appearance of, say, a crucifix in Quebec’s National Assembly sends a clear — and threatening — message, she said. So do other artifacts of overt religious significance in other institutions.
“It feels threatening. It does not feel like a safe space for me.”
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