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Why mix faith and politics?

Mixing faith and politics can be a powerful way to motivate people, but it can also be used to justify prejudice. Dr Williams suggests that some nationalist groups claim a religious identity as a 'quick way to find someone to blame', rather than for genuine spiritual reasons, which can be a cynical tactic.

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