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British church calls Unitarians "heretics"

The Times Online says ...

CHESTER CATHEDRAL has denounced the Unitarian Church for heretical views and banned its ministers and members from holding their annual service there.

The service, the high point of the Unitarian Church’s General Assembly, has been held three times at Chester since 2001. It has also taken place at Guildford Cathedral.

But Chester Cathedral has rescinded its booking after a “review” of the cathedral statutes and the doctrines of the Church of England and the Unitarian Church. The decision by the Dean and Chapter, which consists of laity as well as clergy, has caused dismay among Unitarians. One said: “In the entrance to Chester Cathedral there are signs saying ‘welcome’ in 26 languages. A Unitarian could be forgiven for doubting their sincerity.” ...

The article goes on to say that it's a matter of definition: "What I mean by Christian is those who hold a Trinitarian faith which, by definition, Unitarians do not.”"

The Unitarian congregational organization in Britain is called the General Assembly of Unitarian and Free Christian Churches.

posted by Paul Wilczynski @ 9:58 AM