Church of England apologizes for antisemitic laws from 800 years ago
Church of England apologizes for 800-year-old synod against Jews
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The Church of England is apologizing for its bad behavior – 800 years ago.
The Synod of Oxford, hosted in 1222 by the Catholic Church in England, outlined extensive social and professional restrictions for Jewish citizens. Jews were stuck with a specific monetary tithe to pay and were given a badge marking them as a member of the Jewish faith.
"Today’s service is an opportunity to remember, repent and rebuild," Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby said on Sunday via social media.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby delivers his Easter sermon at Canterbury Cathedral on April 17, 2022, in Canterbury, England. (Hollie Adams/Getty Images)
Jews also were not allowed to hold certain jobs and public offices.
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"Let us pray it inspires Christians today to reject contemporary forms of anti-Judaism and antisemitism and to appreciate and receive the gift of our Jewish neighbors," he continued.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The apology was meant as a gesture of goodwill and to make amends for wrongs of the past.
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In the U.S., Christian churches have been at the center of a national intimidation campaign over a leaked draft opinion suggesting the Supreme Court is likely to overturn Roe v. Wade.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Easter morning service at Canterbury Cathedral held by Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby on April 17, 2022. (Stuart Brock/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)
Three Texas churches were vandalized by pro-choice activists.
The graffiti was noticed by a church member early Monday when they arrived for an 8 a.m. meeting. They discovered the message on the doors of the church's main entrance and side door reading: "Pro-Choice is Pro-Life."
"It's very unfortunate that people would desecrate the church like this, take their frustration out on the church," stated Father Peter Damian Harris, pastor at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Houston.