Church of England Bans Clergy From Joining Racist British National Party

The General Synod of the Church of England voted Monday to prohibit vicars in the Church from joining the right-wing, racist (whites-only) British National Party. Today's London Mail reports that the resolution passed by a vote of 322- yes; 13-no; and 20 abstentions. Supporters of the ban say that membership in far-right political parties is incompatible with Christianity.