In a world shaped by religion, media must take it seriously says BBC chief

The head of religion and ethics at the BBC has called for the broadcaster to lead the fight against religious illiteracy.

Aaqil Ahmed calls on public service broadcasters such as the BBC to confront a world “defined by religion and conflict” but where most media fail to take religion seriously.

Few people know much about each other’s beliefs, values and customs, creating a climate where it is all too easy for prejudice to take root, he says.

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