No one should ever be forced to say, far less chant, something that lays waste to their religious beliefs;
Milt Harris , Bio and Archives--June 17, 2026
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Britain has disappeared over the edge of reality. Let’s face the facts, there have been many countries ravaged by the influx of radical Muslims, but few have been savaged and suffered the indignities of the U.K.
The MSM in far too many countries, including the U.K. and the United States, not only ignore Muslim violence, they also shield it and, to a large extent, deny it or make excuses for it. It’s convenient for them to do so, and if you disagree or protest in any way, you are labeled as an Islamophobe.
Nothing could be further from the truth. Recognizing a problem is the first step in curing or solving it, and acknowledging that some cultures are like oil and water and will never blend is a truism, not a phobia.
Like it or not, acknowledge it or not, there are radical Muslims who are nothing more than vessels of hatred. They are parasites who enter a country with nothing but negative intentions. They will not assimilate, because that is not part of their plan. They are here to take and disrupt; fitting in was never part of the agenda.
If that sounds harsh, it isn’t even close to the hatred that this group feels towards anyone who isn’t as extreme as they are. The left in their extremism wants to glorify this, but the signals are getting steadily stronger that the world needs to wake up.
Radical Islam is NOT a religion; it is a political movement that seeks total control under the guise of being a religion, but it is most certainly not.
The presence of Islam, radical or not, should not be an excuse for any country to abandon its roots. Yet Britain and the U.K. have done just that. One outrageous example is what is taking place within the training of their police. Instead of clinging to their Christian roots, or at least insisting that there will be no favoritism towards a foreign religion, they have rolled over and assumed the fetal position and allowed Islam to become something that they not only acknowledge but chant like zombies that “Islam Is A Religion of Peace,” which it is most certainly not, as part of their training.
In Britain, public concern is rising as over 11,000 people have signed a petition against what they call two-tier policing, the unequal enforcement of the law based on religious or cultural identity.
At the center of the controversy is the testimony of police officer Luke Salmons, who revealed unsettling details about his training experience. Salmons stated that during one police training session, officers were required to participate in a chant that proclaimed, “Islam is a religion of peace.”
The incident has sparked intense debate about whether law enforcement agencies are being pressured to take ideological positions that undermine their neutrality and objectivity. For many Christians and conservatives, this situation raises many questions about religious freedom, equal treatment under the law, and the appropriate boundaries between faith and public institutions.
Critics rightly argue that requiring officers to make outrageous religious proclamations during official training crosses a clear line. No kidding, this practice undermines both the impartiality of police work and the religious beliefs of Christian officers with differing theological views. It mandates acceptance of specific religious doctrines as a condition of service, a requirement that would be unacceptable if applied to any other faith.
The rapid growth of the petition indicates a rising frustration among British citizens who feel that law enforcement applies a double standard in its responses to various communities. People are concerned that some groups receive preferential treatment or face less scrutiny, while others, especially those with traditional Christian values, experience stricter enforcement or even prosecution for expressing their beliefs.
This case comes at a time when there are growing concerns about religious liberty in Western nations. Many Christians feel increasingly marginalized or silenced in public discussions. The idea that police officers must endorse specific religious statements is seen as a monstrous decline in both professional standards and individual rights.
The situation underscores the tension between promoting community relations and the fundamental principle that law enforcement must remain neutral, treating all citizens equally regardless of their faith, race, or background. Yet, when police training incorporates ideological or religious indoctrination, especially when it undermines traditional values, the trust that communities need to have in impartial law enforcement is damaged.
For Christians who are dedicated to both religious freedom and equal justice, this case serves as a significant test of whether Western societies will maintain these fundamental principles or compromise them in the name of political correctness.
The right to hold and express religious beliefs, as well as the freedom to decline affirming beliefs a person doesn’t believe in and does not share, is essential to a free society.
As the petition gains support, it clearly shows that citizens are closely observing and expect their law enforcement institutions to serve all communities fairly, without favoritism or ideological bias. It should go without saying, but this includes Christian communities. The demand is straightforward: equal treatment, equal protection, and equal respect for everyone's rights, including those who serve in uniform.
In this country, we have the separation of church and state. Even though it doesn’t apply in the U.K., this is a clear violation of the religious rights of Christians.
No one should ever be forced to say, far less chant, something that lays waste to their religious beliefs.
This is an outrageous violation of human rights. Forcing those who uphold the law to chant affirmations for a political movement disguised as a religion is dangerous and an abomination to not just Christian beliefs, but all other true religions.
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Milt spent thirty years as a sales and operations manager for an international manufacturing company. He is also a four-time published author on a variety of subjects. Now, he spends most of his time researching and writing about conservative politics and liberal folly.