Rupert Lowe posted the following on Facebook. I would like to make the following brief observations. 1. The reasons are to do with cultural nationalism not safety. The issue is whether or not they are “British”. 2. That included in their list is “kosher” food. At least there is consistency here. Most people who talk… Continue reading Restore Britain on religious freedom
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On blunted blades
My friend, Steve Kneale writes here, about being careful what we ask for. In the light of Henry Nowak’s murder there has been a big focus on the religious right of Sikhs to carry the Kirpan in public. He offers the scenario of someone using a Bible as a weapon and harming someone, leading to… Continue reading On blunted blades
Suspended Tolerance?
I’ve just had time to look a little bit more at this story that emerged over the weekend. On social media, the story has been presented focusing on one severely autistic boy being suspended and then receiving death threats due to a Quran being scuffed/damaged. A local councillor defended the school for suspending the boy… Continue reading Suspended Tolerance?
It’s great that the Government are asking questions about faith and religion -but are they asking the right ones?
The Government have appointed Colin Bloom as an independent faith advisor. As part of his work, a survey has been commissioned to gather perspectives on faith, belief and religion in the UK today. It asks a whole range of questions including some about whether we think religion has a positive impact on society or not… Continue reading It’s great that the Government are asking questions about faith and religion -but are they asking the right ones?
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