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Gay Tory MP challenges Church of England over intolerant language
Source: Press Association
Gay Tory MP challenges Church of England over intolerant language
Press Association
guardian.co.uk, Saturday 16 June 2012 01.34 BST
The highest profile gay member of the cabinet has accused church leaders of sounding highly judgmental and intolerant in their reaction to plans for same-sex marriage.
Nick Herbert, the policing minister, urged the Church of England to be more cautious in the language it uses about the highly divisive proposal.
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He added: "I think that some Christian leaders have said things that, when heard by gay people, sound highly judgmental or intolerant. We all have to be careful of our language."
It comes days after fresh attacks from the Church of England and Roman Catholic bishops against the proposals to introduce same-sex marriage.
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Press Association
guardian.co.uk, Saturday 16 June 2012 01.34 BST
The highest profile gay member of the cabinet has accused church leaders of sounding highly judgmental and intolerant in their reaction to plans for same-sex marriage.
Nick Herbert, the policing minister, urged the Church of England to be more cautious in the language it uses about the highly divisive proposal.
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He added: "I think that some Christian leaders have said things that, when heard by gay people, sound highly judgmental or intolerant. We all have to be careful of our language."
It comes days after fresh attacks from the Church of England and Roman Catholic bishops against the proposals to introduce same-sex marriage.
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Read more: http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2012/jun/16/gay-mp-church-intolerant-language
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