" The King James Bible is as relevant today as at any point in its 400 year history.
And none of us should be frightened of recognising this.
…a book that is not just important in understanding our past, but which will continue to have a profound impact in shaping our collective future.
....the Bible has helped to give Britain a set of values and morals which make Britain what it is today.
Values and morals we should actively stand up and defend.
The alternative of moral neutrality should not be an option.
You can’t fight something with nothing.
Because if we don’t stand for something, we can’t stand against anything. "
To read the whole British Prime Minister speech go to:
http://www.number10.gov.uk/news/king-james-bible/
A few excerpts from a BBC newspaper article:
' ....the prime minister called for a revival of traditional Christian values to counter Britain's "moral collapse".
He said "live and let live" had too often become "do what you please".
....he staunchly defended the role of religion in politics and said the Bible in particular was crucial to British values.
Mr Cameron also said it was "easier for people to believe and practise other faiths when Britain has confidence in its Christian identity".
....the tolerance that Christianity demands of our society provides greater space for other religious faiths too.
....many of the values of a Christian country are shared by people of all faiths and indeed by people of no faith at all."'
BBC News - UK Politics
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-16224394
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