British Catholics, fighting for their own place in the sun, are also constrained by the taboo on strong expressions of faith.Yet in a Britain where secularism and Islam have powerful, self-confident constituencies, Christianity may have to learn to deliver a more coherent message to society.
"I'm very confident of the constituency changes that are suggested.
Nigel Farage refuses to be drawn on how many seats UKIP could win come May, but tells me: "I'm quietly confident that in this constituency, particularly given, you know, the very strong local team of candidates, that we will win this parliamentary seat and become the biggest party on Thanet District Council".
Supporters in her constituency said they remain confident she will not break from her party.
The fact that the committees met on Sunday suggests that both sides are now confident that they have signaled to their constituencies at home that they are holding firm and can finally take up the substance of their disputes.
"This should not overshadow the work I have done over the years for the public and my constituency," he said, adding, "I am confident that once the facts are presented that this will quickly be put to rest".
Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has told the BBC that he is "very confident" that the Liberal Democrats will hold on to the constituency of Eastleigh in the forthcoming by-election.
The Labour leader, Jeremy Corbyn, voting in his Islington constituency, smiled as he was asked if he was feeling confident.
Diefenbaker was even more confident in public; after he concluded his national tour and returned to his constituency, he addressed his final rally in Nipawin, Saskatchewan: "On Monday, I'll be Prime Minister".
In the meantime, we should feel confident about the workings of Parliament because men represent the interests of their entire constituency, don't they?
