Should we be free to express our religion in public?

Across Europe some acts of faith, such as praying on the streets or wearing a face veil, are discouraged and even criminalised. Should religious worship, clothing and symbols be kept private?

Should public service workers be allowed to wear turbans and veils on duty? Is it inspiring to watch people pray in public? Or would a secular Britain be better?

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Featured Comments

"If women want to cover their faces... let them. There are no Saudi swords or Afghani gunmen forcing a woman to cover her face... here in the UK." — abuadum's comment on Taj Hargey's film

"Religion is pointless waste of time nobody really knows the truth and its done nothing but cause wars throughout the world, my answer ban all religion and just live your lives to the full." — squish77's comment on Gerard Philips's film

"I believe that the wearing of the headscarf and face veil is an entirely political gesture. It has nothing to do with religion." — v16trola's comment on Laura Stuart's film

"It must be incredibly frustrating for serving Sikh Officers to kept away from situations were firearms might be used. Does the British or Indian Army have headgear for serving Soldiers that could be issued?" — gironaut's comment on Sergeant Mann's film

"It is intimidating and unnecessary to wear full suits that cover the entire body. If hoodies are banned in some shopping centres, for example, then it is perfectly acceptable to also ban this type of head scarf, at least at airports." — Janet's comment on Yudong Gao's film

"Don't think someone shouting random passages from the Bible does much to recruit new worshippers to the Church. Anytime I see someone shouting in the street, I generally assume they are either on a mobile phone, drunk or a bit touched." — gironaut's comment on Rev Stephen Holland's film

"Why do these people need to show others what religion they chose to be owned by? We don't care. " — Michael's comment on Shirley Chaplin's film