That we need to keep the church out of the state, but rarely hear that we need to keep the state out of the church.
Sadly, it looks as though the Britain that used to be Great has heard of neither of these concepts.
The government is to sponsor a theological board of leading imams and Muslim women in an attempt to refute the ideology of violent extremists.
The committee, to be announced this week, will issue pronouncements on areas such as wearing the hijab and the treatment of wives and is part of a government strategy to counter radicalism.
It will rule on interpretation of the Koran and promote the moderate strain of Islam practised by most British Muslims. It will also comment on controversial issues affecting Muslims living in Britain, including whether or not they should serve in the armed forces.
How lovely. I’m sure nothing bad will come of this.
Its members have been recommended by leading moderates in the Muslim community and will be technically independent, although the government is expected to provide civil service support, a secretariat and members’ expenses.
And taxpayer funded to boot!
Maybe just sinking beneath the waves would be less painful to watch.
Found at Counting Cats