C of E responds to Tommy Robinson’s carols event with ‘Christmas is for all’ message
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The Church of England (C of E) has released a video, "Christmas Isn't Cancelled," emphasizing that Christmas is for everyone, in response to a Christmas carols event organized by far-right activist Tommy Robinson. Senior church figures are speaking out against the appropriation of Christian symbols to promote anti-migrant views at Robinson's "Unite the Kingdom" event. Rowan Williams, former Archbishop of Canterbury, cautioned against the "weaponization" of such events. Bishops like Arun Arora and Anderson Jeremiah are urging resistance against using Christianity for political agendas and promoting inclusivity within congregations. Jeremiah highlighted the significant role of migrants in boosting church attendance and warned against equating British identity with a specific religious or ethnic identity.
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