Why I’m a republican
By 
Symon Hill2023-04-21T09:16:00
Many people only visit churches on special occasions, such as weddings and funerals. I am worried that the coronation will reinforce the notion that Christianity is not about everyday life, but about pomp and ceremony, about an occasional revival of antiquated traditions, about support for a world in which people submit to their supposed superiors. The 6 May will see Christian leaders at the heart of an event featuring people with medieval titles and thousands of ceremonial troops. Do we want to give people the impression that this is what Christianity is about?
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