Brexit: Church of England bishops condemn 'unacceptable' rhetoric

The Church of England bishops have condemned and strongly criticized the language used by UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson on his Brexit rhetoric. The bishops released a joint statement on September 27 urging the people both inside and outside the parliament to treat each other with greater respect. They spoke about how a couple of MPs complained of receiving threats and on the other hand, Boris Johnson's government suggested that carrying out the Brexit would ease the tensions. The bishops said that during the last few days the use of language both in debates and outside the parliament has been unacceptable.

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Bishops: Government should speak to others with due respect and listen to everyone

The bishops said that they should speak to others with due respect and listen to everyone. The bishops said that they should not denigrate, patronize, or ignore the honest views of fellow citizens, but seek to respect their opinions, their participation in society, and their vote. They added that their worry is additionally for the structure and the constitution of the United Kingdom. The bishops said that to utilize the expressions of Jesus, we should renew the structures that empower us to adore each other.

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The bishops said they made the statement aware of the extraordinary difficulties

The bishops said they made the statement aware of the extraordinary difficulties to our countries and to their pioneers. In writing, they insist their regard for the June 2016 referendum, and their conviction that the outcome should be respected. Their remarks came after a genuinely charged day in Westminster, where Johnson demanded he reserved each option to utilize the rhetoric of war when alluding to Brexit, even with grievances from MPs that to do so would encourage the individuals who may hurt them and their families.

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(With inputs from agencies)