The British Humanist Association (BHA) has commented on a speech by Lord Carey, the former Archbishop of Canterbury, in which he argued that there was a “strident and bullying” campaign against Christians in the UK.
Andrew Copson, BHA Chief Executive, commented, ‘The myth of “Christianophobia” in England and western Europe is spreading, with stories of unjust discrimination often partial and exaggerated. Such claims are regularly unchallenged and sometimes propagated by politicians and in the media, yet our courts are increasingly finding little substance to claims of discrimination or marginalisation of Christians.’
‘Far from being bullied, the Church of England and the Roman Catholic Church continue to exert undue and disproportionate influence over the democratic and state institutions and laws of our country. Where institutional Christian influence on public life in the UK is declining, we should see that as a victory for the continuing fight for equality, individual rights, progressive politics and a reflection of an increasingly non-religious society.’
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For further comment or information, contact Andrew Copson on 020 7079 3583 or 020 3675 0959.
The British Humanist Association represents and supports the non-religious. It is the largest organisation in the UK campaigning for an end to religious privilege and to discrimination based on religion or belief, and for a secular state.