Government officials see traditional Christians as extremists, says Archbishop of Canterbury

November 08, 2016

English government officials lack “religious literacy,” and are therefore likely to view Evangelical Christians as extremists, the leader of the Church of England has said.

Dr. Justin Welby, the Archbishop of Canterbury, said that government officials often do not recognize a distinction between Islamic militants and traditional Christians, and are likely to see both groups as “a bit bonkers.” He said:

It’s fine to reject and condemn many of the things done in the name of religion but you still need to understand what it is that can so catch hold of someone that they think life itself is not worth living if that contradicts what they believe.

 

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Further information:

• The government thinks conservative Christians are ‘extremists’, says Justin Welby (Catholic Herald)