Of course politics are important - Iraq, Palestine, even social deprivation in Bradford. But as we wake up to this huge challenge to our civilised values, don't let's forget the elephant in the room - an elephant called "religion." (Richard Dawkins)

Of course politics are important - Iraq, Palestine, even social deprivation in Bradford. But as we wake up to this huge challenge to our civilised values, don't let's forget the elephant in the room - an elephant called "religion."

Richard Dawkins

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