Calls for BNP ban on CoE clergy

[Hildolf]

If we supposidly live in a democracy then how can banning anyone, regardless of what "Job" they do from being a member of a legitimate political party be anything other then undemocratic?



Former Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Ian Blair (http://uk.news.yahoo.com/fc/tony-blair.html) is to give his backing to calls for a ban on Church of England clergy joining the far-right British National Party.

Source (http://uk.news.yahoo.com/21/20090210/tuk-calls-for-bnp-ban-on-coe-clergy-6323e80.html)

[Treffie]

Double standards again, yet CoE ministers are allowed to be Freemasons. :confused:

Doesn't make sense, especially if the BNP is a legal party. Draconian attitudes like this makes the Church look more of a laughing stock than ever.

[Beorn]

The tolerance of intolerance, will not be tolerated, or something like that, and I can safely say that the movement to suppress the BNP is the classic sign of those who see it as a viable and distinct threat.

It is the constant coverage of these silly intolerant stances in the media, that will push people out of both curiosity and neutrality to actually vote for the BNP.

[Loyalist]

The CoE voted in favour of the ban. :thumb down2


The General Synod of the Church of England has voted overwhelmingly in favour of measures to stop clergy being members of the British National Party.

The proposal, from a lay synod member who works for the police, was passed by 322 votes to 13, with 20 abstentions.

Plans to ban clergy from the BNP are modelled on a policy adopted by the Association of Chief Police Officers.

Previously, Church of England leaders have explicitly called for voters to shun the BNP during recent elections.

However, banning clergy from joining political parties had not been possible under current rules.

Source (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7880313.stm)

What else can be expected out of a religious denomination which promotes homosexuality, liberalism, and multiculturalism, in both its home nation and sister churches around the world?

[Beorn]

Previously, Church of England leaders have explicitly called for voters to shun the BNP during recent elections.

Disgraceful that religious members would even deem themselves fit to comment on political matters, considering they would be the first to chop down the politician commenting upon religion.

The only good thing is the leaders of the CofE are rarely listened to.
A joke of a religion with a joke leadership.

[Loki]

The Church of England's attendance is so low, that it is surprising they don't hold their loyal members in more regard. The CofE is not a religious organisation, it is a political institution -- just another (very powerful) tool to indoctrinate the masses with.

I propose a massive boycott of the CofE, but most sheeple are too ignorant to do that. They think the CofE is "good" because it is a church. How wrong they are.

[Freomæg]

The establishment feels threated. The BNP know that in accordance with that, they'll be subject to horrific defamation and suppression over the coming months. However, tactics like banning BNP members only goes to highlight how undemocratic Britain has become and should wake a few people up. Still, any BNP affiliates not made of stern stuff and thick skin had better begin preparing for what's ahead.

[Aemma]

The CoE voted in favour of the ban. :thumb down2



Source (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7880313.stm)

What else can be expected out of a religious denomination which promotes homosexuality, liberalism, and multiculturalism, in both its home nation and sister churches around the world?

And not to mention a nut in the position of Archbishop of Canterbury. :(

The Queen as Defender of the Faith had better wake up some day or else she'll not have any more subjects that will be able to recognise either her political or religious office.

:ftitanic:

[Treffie]

And not to mention a nut in the position of Archbishop of Canterbury. :(




Unfortunately he's from the same town as me - explains it all, doesn't it? :(

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