Watched the C4 documentary of the same name last night, following fundamentalist Christians around on their campaign of hypocrisy. The main interviewees expressed views on topics such as homosexuality, Islam, the age of the Universe and the Earth, and abortion, claiming their views are based on Biblical ‘evidence’.

For example, the majority claim that the Earth and Moon are between 6′000 and 10′000 years old. These figures are based on dates from the Bible. The fact that there is a mountain of evidence-based scientific fact, suggesting that the Earth and Moon are over 4′000′000′000 years old, held no sway with the fundamentalists. These views are being taught in some fundamentalist-run, state-funded schools in England. How can we expect today’s children to lead our country into a free and liberal future if their education is dictated by outdated doctrine?

They also claim that the ’sin’ of homosexuality stands against those of murder and peadophilia. How can they compare something carried out by consenting adults, where no physical or mental harm is done, to acts which remove a human’s right to be safe and happy? Murder destroys a persons right to life and peadophila ruins a child’s right to a safe and healthy experience of sexuality.

Another area is that of Islam. Some of the quotes from last night’s programme include, “Islam is an evil religion”, “Allah is satan”, and “Islam is of the pit of hell”. I fundamentally believe that all people’s have a right to free speech and association, however, there comes a time when views such as those expressed above become insightful of religious and racial hatred. 

Some of these fundamentalists have unfettered access to those of high office in the Houses of the Commons and the Lords. For example, Nadine Dorries MP is spearheading a campaign to alter the abortion laws to restrict the rights of women. During this time, she was assisted by some members of fundamentalist Christian groups. 

So, enough ranting. If you had the same reaction that I did, then petition your MP on the issues which you believe are fundamentally right. The right of women to choose, the advance of science and medicine through the use of stem-cell research, equal rights for gay and lesbian couples, and providing the children of this country a fair chance through sensitive, liberal education.