You're probably thinking "not another religion post" with this discussion. I personally think Secularism is the way forward for the UK. Whilst I respect people have a faith and have that choice to believe, you can see why secularism is on the increase.
Christianity has alienated a lot of people in society. It's taken ages for the CoE and various other offshoots to accept female vicars to lead services. Not allowing same-sex marriages and some of the vitriol that has been broadcast in the media and from some Christians in huge opposition towards homosexuality. Adding to that, the hypocrisy of the church of preaching morals, when there are people without homes, without money and in need of help and support. The sad case of the homeless man that froze to death in Birmingham, when there was a street preacher not far from where he was preaching not bothering to help.
Personally I think Christianity will be almost dead religion in the UK in 30-40 years, and I for one would welcome a secular state. I don't see Islam as a threat, as there is only 3-5% of adherents and even that has had it's numbers dwindle. I also think it says it all when other faiths (Sikh, Islam, Hindus, Judaism) seem to be out there delivering their basic principles of helping those out yet Christianity seems to becoming a very closed shop - in fact, I've heard of churches being middle class and full of Conservatives turning away those of working class or on benefits - the polar opposite of what Jesus Christ was!
What do you think?
Christianity has alienated a lot of people in society. It's taken ages for the CoE and various other offshoots to accept female vicars to lead services. Not allowing same-sex marriages and some of the vitriol that has been broadcast in the media and from some Christians in huge opposition towards homosexuality. Adding to that, the hypocrisy of the church of preaching morals, when there are people without homes, without money and in need of help and support. The sad case of the homeless man that froze to death in Birmingham, when there was a street preacher not far from where he was preaching not bothering to help.
Personally I think Christianity will be almost dead religion in the UK in 30-40 years, and I for one would welcome a secular state. I don't see Islam as a threat, as there is only 3-5% of adherents and even that has had it's numbers dwindle. I also think it says it all when other faiths (Sikh, Islam, Hindus, Judaism) seem to be out there delivering their basic principles of helping those out yet Christianity seems to becoming a very closed shop - in fact, I've heard of churches being middle class and full of Conservatives turning away those of working class or on benefits - the polar opposite of what Jesus Christ was!
What do you think?



