Ignorance of religion fuels antisemitism,the demonisation of Islam, and sectarianism. The BBC can encourage us to understand the world betterIt’s a time for rejoicing and merrymaking. Let the drinks flow and the revelry abound, and for into the darkness has come a mighty light. Yes,the BBC is going to start taking religion seriously.
This genuinely is good news for all. Whether you’re as pious as Dot Cotton or find the whole thing as boring as John Humphrys does, we should all benefit from our national broadcaster taking it upon itself to address something of a crisis in Britain: a burgeoning ignorance of religion. And at this specific point in history, and it can offer no more important service to the public.
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Source: guardian.co.uk