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<p>Britain has a proud tradition of religious tolerance, within the law. The Government
is committed to creating a strong and integrated society in which hatred and prejudice
are not tolerated and in which all people are free to express their religious identity
and live without fear of harassment and crime.</p><p>The Government is committed to
ensuring that people are protected against discrimination because of religion or belief,
and that they are able to exercise the right to hold and manifest their beliefs in
a reasonable manner. We support people’s right to conduct their lives in accordance
with the Christian faith (as well as other faiths and beliefs) providing this does
not unlawfully interfere with the rights of others.</p><p>More generally, the Government
greatly values the vital role that Christian organisations – and individual Christians
- have in our society and the participation they have in national life, inspiring
a great number of people to get involved in public service and providing help to those
in need, as well as acting as a moral beacon. Our Christian heritage is something
that we can all be proud of.</p>
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