One of the commonest arguments against Christianity having a position of prominence in national public life is that it is a religion, and therefore necessarily exclusive.
Coming from a particular, confessional position, Christianity is bound to alienate those who do not share its creeds. And if moments of national life are to be truly national, they need to be as inclusive as possible, points at which there cannot be first and second class citizens, particularly if that division is made according to religious allegiance.
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