| ID | 096257 |
| Title Proper | Monarchy, the state and religion |
| Other Title Information | modernising the relationships |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Bonney, Norman |
| Publication | 2010. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Aspects of contemporary monarchy and government in relation to religion are out of step with contemporary society and require systematic reform. The removal of religious and gender discrimination in the arrangements for succession to the monarchy would be in conformity with modern anti-discrimination attitudes. The monarchy should also consider stepping back from its religious role. The monarch has an official role as Supreme Governor of the Church of England but less than a quarter of the population identify as Anglican and in its current attempts to be inclusive the monarchy seeks to respect and support other religions whose beliefs and practices are at variance with those of the C of E and the general population. In Scotland a new settlement could be promoted by the disestablishment of the Church of Scotland (comparable to the situation in Wales and Northern Ireland) and the ending of separate Roman Catholic state education. |
| `In' analytical Note | Political Quarterly Vol. 81, No. 2; Apr-Jun 2010: p.199-204 |
| Journal Source | Political Quarterly Vol. 81, No. 2; Apr-Jun 2010: p.199-204 |
| Key Words | Constitution ; Monarchy ; Religion ; Secularism ; Succession ; Discrimination |