Another bishop says something silly

The archbishop of Canterbury's support for introducing elements of sharia law into the British legal system shouldn't come as much of a surprise. While many are deceived by his gentle voice and fluffy beard, Rowan Williams is no secularist. As the spiritual leader of the established English church, he is already part of a bizarre political-religious state infrastructure which exists nowhere else in Europe (except perhaps Andorra where the French head of state and the bishop of Urgell hold the presidency).

One thing that I hoped Gordon Brown might get around to during his four years in power is the disestablishment of the church. Perhaps this is now more likely. It'll be the first step towards a republic too.

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February 9, 2008 | Filed Under UK 

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