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Britons like to think themselves as sensible and rational when it comes to religion and morality.
They also pride themselves for not being openly religious like Americans.
Still, events in the past 12 months raise alarming questions on the increasingly vocal ‘moral groups' in British society.
From advertising and media to arts and politics, the issues provoked national debates.
Furthermore, with the devastating bomb attacks in London on 7 July, the debates on security, privacy and religion will surely change.
Is UK losing its freedom of expression and plurality of choice? Are basic rights being eroded?
Here's why we should care.....
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Food For Thought
Alistair Campbell once famously remarked, "We don't do God."
Britons agree. A poll conducted in May showed 77% do not want religious leaders to influence politicians.
However, writer and scholar on world religion Reza Aslan, thinks Britons are being hypocritical.
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