London, Dec 17 (ANI): British Prime Minister David Cameron has declared that the UK is a 'Christian country' and people should not be afraid to say so.
During a speech in Oxford on the 400th anniversary of the King James Bible, Cameron called for a revival of traditional Christian values to counter Britain's "moral collapse".
"We are a Christian country and we should not be afraid to say so. Let me be clear: I am not in any way saying that to have another faith - or no faith - is somehow wrong," the BBC quoted him, as saying.
Cameron said it was wrong to suggest that standing up for Christianity was "somehow doing down other faiths".
"I know and fully respect that many people in this country do not have a religion. And I am also incredibly proud that Britain is home to many different faith communities, who do so much to make our country stronger," he said.
"But what I am saying is that the Bible has helped to give Britain a set of values and morals which make Britain what it is today," he added.
Cameron said that it is "easier for people to believe and practice other faiths when Britain has confidence in its Christian identity."
"Many people tell me it is much easier to be Jewish or Muslim here in Britain than it is in a secular country like France," he said.
"Why? Because the tolerance that Christianity demands of our society provides greater space for other religious faiths too. And because many of the values of a Christian country are shared by people of all faiths and indeed by people of no faith at all," he added (ANI)
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