Under the influence?

reuters.comI was asked over the weekend by an American visitor whether I thought the Anglican Church has any influence any more, a question I found rather difficult to answer. This is not because I am not a member of the Church of England – after all, anyone can express an opinion, based on their own experience, on whether they think the Established Church cuts any ice with general public – but rather because the answer seems to be both no and yes at the same time.

It is very much a 'no' if...