Vladimir Legoïda, president of the Department of Relation with Civil Society, said: "Why is the public demonstration of one’s belonging to the gay community considered as normal when the wearing of a small cross isn’t?... Just try to fire someone who openly claims his sexual orientation; he will cry to scandal and will probably obtain to be resettled. How are the Christians symbols dangerous? Who do they offend?"
The right of denominational schools to have a clear identity and ethos was strongly defended at a conference on denominational education organised by The Iona Institute.
"In the most subtle way, we in Britain are again seeing religious freedom - a liberty that underpins all the others - under threat. And again it is Christians who are being unjustly targeted, not members of other religions."
“If you are a badge-wearing Christian, you are more likely to be marginalised more than any other religion.” Peter Kerridge, Chief Executive of Christian Media Premier
“Christians are often portrayed negatively by some parts of the mainstream media compared to other groups... The media needs to be more responsible and fair in its representation of Christianity. Christian characters are often ridiculed in fictional TV programming, whereas other religious groups, such as Muslims, are treated sensitively and homosexuals portrayed positively.”
“Sadly the media is prone to promoting a particular secular agenda and then sensationalising certain aspects of Christian beliefs and values without placing them within the right context of the debate.”
Prime Minister Cameron: "...those who advocate secular neutrality in order to avoid passing judgement on the behaviour of others fail to grasp the consequences of that neutrality or the role that faith can play in helping people to have a moral code."
“As we look at the state of our Nation, we see very fundamental signs of warning, we have measured our words when we say we believe there is a struggle taking place with the soul of our Nation... The Judeo-Christian foundations of our country need to be strengthened. (They) are fundamental to our way of life, to our freedom... It isn’t just the Christians suffering... It’s the quality of our life, its the ability to speak freely, it’s the ability to express one’s convictions.”
“The right of freedom of expression for Christians is being limited because other groups, rights are deemed to be encroached upon when Christians express their rights.” Peter Kerridge of Media Premium Group