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The Bishops have a long history in the power of the land, which has obviously greatly declined. However, that does not mean that they do not matter. In fact, in a certain way in modern times, Bishops have become a little more important in the public eye because of modern communications. An example of that—albeit one that many people do not greatly enjoy—is “Thought for the Day”; another is the way that Bishops and Archbishops in the 20th century have become very well-known and reached much larger audiences than in the past. In that sense, audiences have become more religious, if you like, than they were in, say, the 18th century.