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“All three of our major religions in Britain ~ Christianity, Islam and Judaism - have a hateful idea at the very core. That idea is Exclusion: the "othering," if you like, of the unredeemed.”

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Matthew Parris
Matthew Parris

Matthew Parris is a renowned British journalist, born on August 7, 1949. He is known for his in-depth reporting and analysis of political and social issues. more

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