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Thread: Tim Farron has quit as British Liberal Democrat leader because of his Christian faith

  1. 14-06-17, 20:20 #1
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    Default Tim Farron has quit as British Liberal Democrat leader because of his Christian faith

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    Is Christianity or indeed any religion incompatible with modern politics and the ability to represent everyone without prejudice?
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    Quote Originally Posted by drbagehot View Post
    Any religion is incompatible if that religion commits you to imposing your morality on other people (particularly those who don't share it) through the arms of the state.
    Especially if your “religious masters” bully you when you are in office as happened to David Ford when he was Northern Ireland Minister of Justice over gay rights and sex-worker rights.
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