Anglican Head Amazed by India's Brand of Secularism

From India-

He may be the spiritual head of the Anglican Communion and chief religious figure of the Church of England, but Justin Welby, the Archbishop of Canterbury confessed that he was amazed by the “quality of Indian secularism.” In a short speech, laced with an easy brand of humour, Welby told CSI bishops and pastors from all across the South, “The quality of Indian secularism is one of the gifts of India to the world. In Europe it (secularism) means an opposition of all faiths, but here its an openness that welcomes all religions. And that is truly remarkable,” he said, drawing applause from all the excited clergymen.

Despite his two-day visit being organised by the Church of South India, Welby steered clear of religious discourse and even appreciated the tolerant views set forth by people like the Nawab of Arcot, in that gathering.

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