disengagement: religious institutions becoming less involved with political and social life
even if political leaders have strong religious convictions they are generally kept out of politics
some human rights legislation outlaws some religious practices showing the church doesn't rule anymore- christians who thinks homosexuality is wrong have been banned from becoming foster parents
church of england is increasingly critical of gov policy and the gov has ignored many of these criticisms - church has recently criticised tories decision to cut spending on public services
