Three lies of British culture

John-Edward Funnell  |  Comment
Date posted:  18 Jun 2025
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Three lies of British culture

Lie: "You are good enough just the way you are." Source: Unsplash

I am not a social scientist, statistician, or expert in trend analysis. I have no qualifications in psychology or anthropology. I am a simple pastor in the Welsh Valleys who has made a cultural observation, from my own experience, that has captured some attention.

There are three lies that British culture promotes, all of which sound lovely, and we all wish they were true.

  1. You are good enough just the way you are.
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