Well if worse ever comes to worst we can all move to England:
More people in Britain think religion causes harm than believe it does good, according to a Guardian/ICM poll published today. It shows that an overwhelming majority see religion as a cause of division and tension - greatly outnumbering the smaller majority who also believe that it can be a force for good.
The poll also reveals that non-believers outnumber believers in Britain by almost two to one. It paints a picture of a sceptical nation with massive doubts about the effect religion has on society: 82% of those questioned say they see religion as a cause of division and tension between people. Only 16% disagree. The findings are at odds with attempts by some religious leaders to define the country as one made up of many faith communities.
Non-believers outnumber believers 2 to 1? Damn, I wonder what the IT job market is like over there…
I’m from the south, as you can tell from my email address. Where I live you would lock your door but not watch your back, there would be little point in targetting me if it wasn’t to steal and I would more readily give my wallet than my life
Violent crime is heavily publicised by the UK media because relitively speaking it’s so unusual and the media are desperate for a story. Sure I’ve seen youth congregate around shops taunting anyone that passes and you hear of individual shopliftings but that’s not exactly organised crime or armed robbery