Justin Welby, the Archbishop of Canterbury, has said there is “a lack of religious literacy” among some people who are tackling the terrorist threat.
“They often don’t understand the very basic doctrines of the faith they’re dealing with,” he says – and cannot put themselves “in the shoes of religious believers”.
Speaking about his own religion, Christianity, he says there has been “enormous heroism and beauty” but there has also been “a dark side” in the past.
Listen to it all (3 minutes).
The video (closer to 10 minutes) is disappointing. ++Welby has an opportunity to contrast Christianity with Islam but saying “a lack of religious literacy” is the reason is sidestepping the issue.
A good start. I wonder how long it will take for Lambeth Palace to walk it back?