Rev Gavin Ashenden, one of 33 chaplains to the Queen, had become involved in a controversy because he openly criticised the reading of the Qu’ran in an Epiphany church service in which Muslims took part. During the service, which celebrated the wise men’s visit to Bethlehem and their acknowledgment of Jesus being God in human form, passages from the Qu’ran were read in Arabic stating that Jesus was not the Son of God. Rev Ashenden said he needed to resign from his post to avoid any misunderstanding that his statements were said on behalf of the Queen. He added, ‘I think it a higher and more compelling duty to speak out on behalf of the faith than to retain a public honour which precludes me doing so at this time.’
Queen’s chaplain resigns after Qu’ran reading in church
Written by David Fletcher 05 May 2017Additional Info
- Pray: for all believers to recognise the true identity of Jesus, the Christ, the Son of Father God, the word made flesh, and for an end to Christian church services that deny Christian truths in any form. (John 1:1-5)
- More: www.gospelherald.com/articles/69402/20170123/queen-s-chaplain-steps-down-calls-reading-of-quran-in-church-service-a-fairly-serious-error.htm
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