Of course it has an impact, but I also have a complete set of what I call BBC DNA in me. My BBC DNA tells me that you have to look at the evidence and you have to tell fairly, reliably, and accurately what's going on. If that involves criticizing church leaders or whatever if they've been involved in abuse, then I will do that. I'm not going to just be an apologist for things I believe to be wrong.
It's hand in hand really. I have a personal faith, but I would argue that enables me to be clear about how I understand other people's faith, including that of Muslims. I would say some of my closest friends in Pakistan when I lived there were Muslims, are Muslims, continue to be Muslims, and they continue to be my friends.