Are UK Christians Persecuted?

I watched this BBC programme last night - hosted by Nicky Campbell.

While 'persecution' is not the correct word to describe what is happening in the UK right now, there are real infringements of liberty which cause immense pain and distress to those caught up in them. Not only that, every media case of a Christian who loses their job due to their beliefs or conscience, weakens the resolve of churches in their ability to speak out.

This show is excellent - first time I have heard the Christian viewpoint in the media, pressed home with seriousness. The show traces current problems back to the EU Human Rights Charter, which as it is applied to aspects of British society, creates an inevitable tiered hierarchy of competing rights. In case after case, it is Christian belief that is selected as the 'losing' right.

There are interviews with reporters, philosophers, bishops and minority faith representatives. It is quite chilling to hear people like Polly Toynbee flatly deny that Christians have any right to feel poorly treated, and another opinion former makes clear that even if Christians feel discriminated against - it does not matter because 'morality changes' and they are, after all, 'a minority...'

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