10th November 2005, 09:51 PM
I think I agree with Sith.Integration is a natural process and not a formalised one.As for "..native population of Britain giving up their Christian heritage for fear of offending other faiths.." I hope this is used to illustrate the absurdity of the "nanny" state-or simply the outburst of yet another challenged MP? What on earth is that about?
On a point of order chairperson!-it seems to be a timely spot to remind people that Christianity is in no way "British". Syria/Palestine and large chunks of the near and middle east feature in the origins of Christianity.Of course, Britain has a long and rich Christian heritage.I think this further illustrates the rich multi-cultural past Britain would have been. Even before the advent of Christianity, temples to many other near and middle eastern gods dotted the country.And before that...
I just don`t see this in terms of ethnic minorities feeling excluded, perhaps that we have written a white history of ourselves?
On a point of order chairperson!-it seems to be a timely spot to remind people that Christianity is in no way "British". Syria/Palestine and large chunks of the near and middle east feature in the origins of Christianity.Of course, Britain has a long and rich Christian heritage.I think this further illustrates the rich multi-cultural past Britain would have been. Even before the advent of Christianity, temples to many other near and middle eastern gods dotted the country.And before that...I just don`t see this in terms of ethnic minorities feeling excluded, perhaps that we have written a white history of ourselves?