Cameron: Christianity could help revive Britain's morality
Cameron was speaking in Oxford
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Saturday, 17, Dec 2011 08:41
By Isabel Plumbly
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.