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Faith - ie blind unthinking belief even in the face of incontrovertible evidence to the contrary - already has far too much protection, and in this part of the world has caused far more harm than good. The BBC should be condemned, not praised, for its decision on Thought for the Day. People have the right to believe whatever they want, however ridiculous others might find it, and to expect others to respect that right. But they do not have the right to immunity from criticism or to protected status.
I listen to Radio 4 all the time - Radio Scotland is so parochial it makes me cringe - but when Thought for the Day comes on I change channels. Actually, that's not entirely true. Mona Siddiqi, the Muslim academic from Glasgow University, is often worth listening to. But she's about the only one.

I dont listen to this programme a lot but it is really important that the BBC protects faith. I will try to listen to it more