July 5, 2006
THE QUEST FOR MUTLI-CULTURES LEAVES YOU WITH NONE:
Will George be slayed as England's patron saint? (STEVE DOUGHTY, 7/02/06, Daily Mail)
His dragon-slaying heroics have kept his legend alive through the centuries.Posted by Orrin Judd at July 5, 2006 8:02 AMBut the Church of England is considering rejecting England's patron saint St George on the grounds that his image is too warlike and may offend Muslims.
Clergy have started a campaign to replace George with St Alban, a Christian martyr in Roman Britain.
The scheme, to be considered by the Church's parliament, the General Synod, has met a cautious but sympathetic response from senior bishops.
But it clashes with the increasing popularity of the saint and his flag in England.
...on the grounds that his image is too warlike and may offend Muslims
Not to mention dragons.
Posted by: Barry Meislin at July 5, 2006 9:33 AMThe Church of England really wants to completely destroy itself.
Posted by: Bob at July 5, 2006 10:06 AMWhen you have an honorary druid in charge, what do you expect?
Posted by: Sandy P at July 5, 2006 12:48 PM