Anglican Rev. Philip Chester, vicar of St. Matthew's in Westminster, UK, has a modest proposal. He wants to change England's patron saint from St. George to St. Alban. The purported reason? Lack of clear evidence St. George existed. Umm, right. The real reason? St. George is associated with the Crusades and this could offend Muslims.
"We are sure St Alban is a real figure," barked Chester. Well, in that case go right ahead. What defense could we possibly muster against such compelling logic?
St. Alban was martyred in England in the early 4th century. He is a martyr because he refused to compromise his faith in the face of adversity. Apparently his faith offended someone. In dumping St. George because his presence might offend Musilms, Rev. Chester is proposing the Anglican Church do precisely what St. Alban died to avoid. How ironic, and sad.
1 comment:
So true. I have had the misfortune to meet Philip Chester and his arrogance and utter contempt for anyone who dares to disagree with his bigoted viewpoints are unbelievable, even by the standards of the Church of England.
I once observed him being incredibly abusive to an individual at a Church function for the heinous sin of smoking outdoors.
Philip Chester is a truly vile individual.
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