The system that seduces churches

Posted: 29 Jun 2011 @ 00:00

Sectarianism is a toxic mix that hollows out churches, says David Chillingworth

“DISORDER, bigotry, threats, and, ultimately, bullets and bombs through the post. These scenes shamed Scottish football, but also they shamed Scotland.”

These were the words of the Community Safety Minister in the Scottish Government, Roseanna Cunningham MSP, defending its decision to push through the Offensive Behaviour at Football and Threatening Communications (Scotland) Bill before the start of the next football season.

After widespread ...

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Wed 22 May 13 @ 20:21
'St Mary Magdalene Church, Greenlaw Street open this evening for those who want to pray and reflect on this tragic incident.' #Woolwich

Wed 22 May 13 @ 20:19
Bishop of Woolwich comments on this afternoon's suspected terror attack: http://t.co/R9HP3xKvOo