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"The world would become a better place is everyone followed…
"The world would become a better place is everyone followed Christianity"
The teachings of Christianity are deeply embedded in British traditions
School terms are arranged around the Christian festivals of Christmas and Easter
The Christian calendar influences other British traditions, such as Valentine's Day, Pancake Day and Halloween
The week has 7 days which reflects the biblical story of the creation of the universe
In Britain, majority of the people are Christians
The Church of England
They have strong connections with the state which is the government and government-led institutions such as the law, education and the military
The Queen's Roles
Approves the appointment of senior clerics (archbishops, bishops and deans of cathedrals)
Opens new sessions of the General Synod (the Church's governing body) - the Synod has had the power to propose laws on any matter concerning the Church of England
Keeps the coronation vow to maintain the Church
In a speech which the Queen made in her jubilee year, she said, "The Church has a duty to protect the free practice of all faiths in this country"
The Queen
She is head of state and Defender of the Faith
She is the defender not of Christianity but of the Church of England in particular
The monarch is crowned by the Archbishop of Canterbury
Supreme governor of the Church of England
Christian services to mark key events
Baptism, which celebrates the birth of a baby and welcomes it into the Church
Marriage, a ceremony which marks the coming together of two people to start a new family
Funerals, when people's lives are remembered and loved ones can say goodbye to the deceased
War memorials are held to remember people who took part in the war, and they are held across the country. During this time of remembrance the war memorials sometimes take the form of a cross.
Public holidays based on Christian celebrations
Good Friday - remembers the death of Jesus
Easter Monday - emphasises the importance of Easter Sunday which celebrates the Christian belief in the resurrection of Jesus
Christmas Day - celebrates the birth of Jesus
Boxing Day - this was the Feast of St Stephen