The lead signatory is Professor Jim Al-Khalili, president of the British Humanist Association, warning the Prime Minister
David Cameron risks causing “alienation” in society by saying Britain is a “Christian country”, a group of public figures has warned.
Author Sir Terry Prachett was among those who signed a letter to the Daily Telegraph. making the claim.
The UK should be “more confident about our status as a Christian country”, Mr Cameron has said.
A Downing Street spokeswoman said the PM had long said the UK is a Christian country.
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We object to his characterisation of Britain as a ‘Christian country’”
Letter to the Daily Telegraph
More than 50 writers, scientists, broadcasters and academics, including author Philip Pullman, performer Tim Minchin, journalist Polly Toynbee, philosopher AC Grayling and presenter Dan Snow, signed the open letter.
Its lead signatory is Professor Jim Al-Khalili, president of the British Humanist Association.
In the letter, the group said it respected the prime minister’s right to his own religious beliefs.
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