The rise of secularism.
The Church is being scrutinised by a growing number of people who do not share our faith. Should we be worried? Megan Cornwell investigates.
In July 2018 children at a primary school in Croydon were prevented from opting out of a pride event their parents felt conflicted with their religious views. In 2016 an experienced nurse, Sarah Kuteh, was dismissed after she spoke to her patients about her faith and gave one a Bible.
In October 2006 Nadia Eweida, a Christian employee of British Airways, was asked to cover up her cross and was placed on unpaid leave when she refused to do so. Last month, street preacher Oluwole Ilesanmi was arrested outside a tube station in London for “breach of the peace” while sharing the gospel.
These are just some of the cases that have been highlighted in the media in recent years involving Christians and their right to express their faith. Some of the examples, such as that of Eweida, were fought and won through the courts, while others are still being contested. Many Christians feel there is a growing hostility in Britain towards its religious foundations; some are less sure about sharing their faith with friends and colleagues as a result. As demographics change and Britain as a whole becomes less Christian, do these cases indicate a growing secularism in society resulting in a chilling effect on religious freedom, or are Christians just struggling to accept their faith is losing the place of privilege it once held?
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