Atheists will not be invited to speak on the BBC's religious programme, Thought for the Day, despite repeated calls by secular groups.
The corporation's head of religion, Aaqil Ahmed, said he had reviewed Radio Four’s 'God slot’ in response to complaints that it was 'too religious'.
But he also concluded the sermon featured on the Today programme was intended to provide a religious perspective on the news and should not include people of no faith.
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The corporation's head of religion, Aaqil Ahmed, said he had reviewed Radio Four’s 'God slot’ in response to complaints that it was 'too religious'.
But he also concluded the sermon featured on the Today programme was intended to provide a religious perspective on the news and should not include people of no faith.
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2200593/Keep-faith-BBC-resists-calls-atheists-Radio-4s-Thought-Day-God-Slot.html#ixzz261z0lxdj
