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The problem I think is that we're not explaining why it is wrong--i.e., undemocratic, illiberal or against equality--to give special privileges to religion or any democratic majority. At least 75% of UK Christians do seem to value equality over the tyranny of their particular religion, which is a huge relief for the rest of us.
But it doesn't matter if it's 54% majority Christian, or 72% majority Christian, special privileges to any majority or any minority is undemocratic and illiberal.
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