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Is militant religion on the march?

Is militant religion on the march?

Militant religion is on the march. This week a Muslim teenager who demanded the right to wear a full length dress at school - the jilbab- finally lost her case at the House of Lords. This was just the latest example of religious belief motivating public protest. But do religious groups have a right to demand public protection for their religious sensitivities? How should a modern democratic society, where secularism holds as much sway as religious belief, cope with these questions?

On the BBC TV Heaven and Earth Show, Paul Woolley, Director of Theos, joined presenters Max Flint and Mary Rhodes to consider the issues.

To watch the debate in full, click here.

Posted 11 August 2011

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