This article by the Economist discusses the role of religion in British politics. Specifically, it talks about how many people in the UK are moving away from religion. Politicians are also distancing themselves from religion in many cases.
However, just recently, there seems to be a bit of a resurgence in looking to religion for potential solutions to the problems facing the UK. This resurgence is not very drastic, and is more reflective of the constantly shifting views of society.
I like the idea of a modern, developed country moving away from religion and moving toward social movements centered around logic and humanity rather than religion and superstition. It baffles me how America continues to have such a large number of religiously devout.
Something funny to note in the article is how 390000 British citizens listed "Jedi" as their personal religion, making it the fourth-largest followed religion in the UK. Star Wars for the win!
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