Cameron: Christianity could help revive Britain's morality
Despite admitting he is a "vaguely practising" Christian, David Cameron has suggested that the religion's traditional values could help Britain to return from what he described as a "moral collapse".
The prime minister was speaking at the 400th anniversary of the King James Bible and maintained he was "committed" to the faith in a country that should not be afraid to admit it is Christian.
He emphasised that anyone of a different or no religion is not at all wrong - and the fact Britain is such a rich blend of different beliefs is what makes it stronger.
But too many people have taken the message of "live and let live" as "do as you please", Cameron explained.
"Whether you look at the riots last summer, the financial crash and the expenses scandal, or the ongoing terrorist threat from Islamist extremists around the world, one thing is clear: moral neutrality or passive tolerance just isn't going to cut it anymore."
His comments come during a week when a growing rift between the UK and France began to form.
The prime minister was forced to defend the country's credit rating after French central bank leader Christian Noyer said any agency downgrades should start with the UK.
17 December 2011, 08:11
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18/12/2011
I always vote conservative but will not do again while David Cameron is leader. I am an atheist. Religion has no place in democratic politics and as prime minister Cameron should keep his religious thoughts to himself. If he feels he must express them he should resign from political office first.
17/12/2011
Ah! Here we go again! Tony Benn used to be fond of appealing to the teaching of Jesus in support of socialism. Both Hitler and the Kaiser adopted similar.... prior to the outbreak of two world wars. 'Don't put your confidence in politicians; there is no help for you there' (Psalm 146:3)