Last year's census for England and Wales has revealed some very interesting trends in the area of religious observance, as is covered very well in this article.
DZ sees the two main points as, first, a rapidly advancing move to a secular population, and second, within those who practice religion, an increasing diversity. Also, even those who describe themselves as "christian" are not all members of the church of England.-
Bearing these two points in mind is it not long overdue that the UK should disestablish itself from the Anglican church? That religion should be separated from the state, and that the bishops should be removed from the house of lords? Not forgetting of course that the house of lords is itself an insult to the concept of democracy.
While the present government is unlikely to disturb the status quo, Mr Starmer is a more hopeful prospect, as is seen here and here.
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