Archbishop victim of 'naked racism',
Archbishop of York victim of 'naked racism', claims ally
The early favourite to become the next Archbishop of Canterbury is the victim of “naked racism” by critics who are trying to besmirch his name, one of his closest supporters has claimed.
The outspoken Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, was born in Uganda and is the only black bishop in the Church of England. A former aide, who is about to become the Church’s director of communications, said there was a “stark contrast” between the way Dr Sentamu was portrayed and the treatment of other bishops.
“At its best, the besmirching of John Sentamu has revealed that strand of snobbery which views outsiders as lacking class, diplomacy or civility — in other words 'not one of us,’” said the Rev Arun Arora.
“At worst, it has elicited the naked racism which still bubbles under the surface in our society, and which is exposed when a black man is in line to break the chains of history.”
His allegation of an “anonymous whispering” campaign against Dr Sentamu has the potential to be hugely damaging to the Church
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/religion/9218901/Archbishop-of-York-vict...
BE, I think we're all working very hard to reconcile. The Episcopal Church is still very much past of the Anglican Communion. Although I do have to disagree about Mr Sentamu. But then I have my own favorite. Well, besides Geraldine!
Mandi
I suppose the Anglican Church has already begun to split and I see the American side going totally its own way.
I do believe that Dr. Sentamu would make a great head of the Church..
Same sex marriage. >_>
Something I often forget. Men and women of religion it is. Sorry ladies!
Ahh, Geraldine for Archbishop!
Mandi
The Vicar of Dibly anyone :D
so mandi can u correct me which one is it ?
Not true, BG! Again, you guys don't get out much, do you?
Mandi
why wld one want to legalize gay marriages , there is no religion supporting gay marriages
Err, FatimaH, "men of religion"? In the Anglican Church we have women priests, Bishops and Archbishops!
Mandi
The current Archbishop of Canterbury is on record as supporting same-sex relationships.
Mandi
Perhaps I should have read the article before commenting :D
I can see that his opposition to same sex marriage would actually be a hinderence to him becoming Archbishop. In the past decade the Anglican Church of Canada almost separated from the Anglican Church as a whole because it choose to start performing gay marriage ceremonies, perhaps the majority of the church in England wants to do the same once gay marriage is legalized in the UK?
that's right...I meant him not wanting same sex marriages to be legalized, a cause which not just him, but many men of religion are now facing much flack for from the general public.
an Archbishop promoting same sex marriage can it be true
lol, as mentioned before, the race card being played. IMHO a reason for him NOT to become the Archbishop.
It shows weakness of character.
FatimaH, no, he's the one opposing same-sex marriage.
Mandi
Racism or Classicism, or perhaps, as Fatima suggests, something to do with him promoting same sex marriage.
The guy was recently in the eye of the storm for his wanting to legalize same sex marriages, which any Bishop of any race and color would have had to face some criticism and even threats for. Yet he claims the hate he has received is due to him being black? Strange!
I personally believe that he should be the next Archbishop. However, the race aspect will definitely come into it..
Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, was born in Uganda and is the "only black bishop" in the Church of England. racism in civilized world is it possible ?
Mmmmph (sound of coffee coming out my nose)!
Mandi
yes mimi
MM hahahaha
Just to be clear BG, you know this article has nothing to do with nudity right?
The "race card" played once again :(
Mandi