The distinguished Radio 4 presenter, John Humphrys, kick–started an interesting debate in October when he suggested the Today programme’s ‘Thought for the Day’ slot was often “deeply, deeply boring”. He felt it inappropriate that the programme, which enjoys a huge audience, should broadcast nearly three minutes of “uninterrupted religion”, given that rather more than half the population had no religion at all, and very few were practising Christians.
Now, that’s what I call a ‘double–whammy’ for bishops.
Still, we can all do with a reality check. And what better time than the New Year period? You’ll win no prizes for pointing out…
