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There has been a lot of discussion about the announcement that King Charles will not be issuing any Easter Message this year despite being the titular head of the Church of England. I think his decision is in very bad form but there have been more than few rush to defend him, pointing out that it is not an obligation to do so.
Sorry, that won’t wash. Here is what he sent last Easter;
And before him, the late Queen Elizabeth knew exactly what to do;
The argument that the Monarch never does this is completely spurious.
Now then, we could possibly accept his decision to opt out of this sacred Christian week had he not already joined in the public “celebration” of Eid and Ramadan.
It is very disconcerting to see this anomaly in his behaviour. His enthusiasm for Islam contrasts with his indifference to Christianity, leading some to conclude that he is privately a Muslim. I doubt that, I just think that he is not a Christian. Now, that is his prefect right but to then occupy his position as head of the Church is sheer hypocrisy. Then again, I think the hierarchy of the Church of England itself is Godless so perhaps he fits the role perfectly? So how do you feel about this – betrayed, indifferent or all a bit of storm in a teacup?
Meanwhile…to all of you who follow me…
