"A recent news item stated that the Queen and Duke considered their faith of great importance to them.
An AB regular known as Theland stated his faith is of great importance to him.
Theland, The Queen is head of the Church of England as well as head of state. She is also Defender of the Faith.
It would be ludicrous for her to say anything other.
The Queen and Prince Phillip are not stupid or misled!
They are neither stupid or mislead, they have and need a belief which to them makes there function in life more understandable purposeful and rewarding.
A belief is just that...a belief, which one doesn't have to explain to others in a scientific or philosophical terms....it is a belief.
I see no reason for the "usual " Abers, criticising one's belief.
spathiphyllum, The Royal family does a huge amount to help the UK and the commonwealth. They have started and run hundreds if not thousands of charities and make large donations, but they don't publicise it. Why do you not direct your question to the thousands of millionaires in the world who are only interested in increasing their own wealth at the expense of others?
I believe that faith is a private matter.
I believe that *all* religions are nonsense.
I believe that each of us has an innate right to believe (in matters of faith) whatever we choose to believe.
I believe that I have a right *not* to have to listen to any religious proselytising.....of whatever kidney.
I believe I am at liberty to get cheesed off by your endless questions about my failure to see things your way, Theland, as I am by your constant assertions that this failure is a result of my stupidity.
Defender of the Faith was the Roman Catholic faith, wasn't it? They've got a bit of a cheek hanging on to that one; at least they no longer put IND IMP on the coins.
Morning all, I've had to go through this thread and delete a few name calling phrases on some answers... Whilst I understand a question like this may ruffle a few feathers, name calling isn't exactly the best way to get your point across, (plus it's rude and unnecessary), so let's try and avoid it, shall we? Cheers ma dears!
'Misled' by whom? By the word 'both' do you refer to both 'the Queen and Prince Philip' or to both 'stupid and misled'? What are the options for 'or what'?
A very badly constructed post not worthy of my consideration.