Christians Against Hatred

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Charlie Kirk’s assassination sparked conversations globally about the use of violence and hateful messages in modern politics. The reaction to his death can shed light on the use of tragic events to further divisive political causes, particularly in the name of Christianity. [1/4]

Image: English and UK flags being flown at a protest. Text reads: Jesus calls us to love both our neighbours and our enemies and to welcome the stranger. Any co-opting or corrupting of the Christian faith to exclude others is unacceptable. As Christian leaders we are proud of our country and commit ourselves to work with others building a more United Kingdom where the values of love, humility and compassion shine through in every community; and we do so unapologetically in the name of Jesus Christ.”

A list of signatories to the letter. The list is too many characters to fit in the BlueSky alt text limit.

What do you think of the statement? What else should be be doing in our churches to stand against this? 👇

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Text reads: “We are deeply concerned about the co-opting of Christian symbols, particularly the cross, during Saturday’s ‘Unite the Kingdom’ rally. Many individuals and communities felt anxious, unsettled and even threatened by aspects of the march. There were undoubtedly diverse motivations for those engaged in the event. We respect the right to free speech, to hold different views on issues such as immigration, the importance of healthy debate between religious communities and the need to disagree well when consensus is difficult.

Text reads: We also understand that for many of those involved in the rally there is a deep sense of frustration at feeling unheard and forgotten in the democratic process. We know that we cannot heal this wound unless the Church, and society as a whole rises to do more to address the issues of poverty, inequality and exclusion.

Text reads: However, this rally included racist, anti-Muslim and far right elements. As Christians from different theological and political backgrounds we stand together against the misuse of Christianity. The cross is the ultimate sign of sacrifice for the other.

Christians should be:
- Making active efforts to welcome marginalised groups in the churches and communities
- Praying and teaching on Jesus's call to love our neighbour
- Starting difficult but necessary conversations with our Christian brothers and sisters who echo this divisive rhetoric.

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Image: a church tower with a cross on top back lit by a setting sun. Text reads: 35+ Church leaders condemn the co-opting of Christianity.

Text reads: More than 35 Church and Christian charity leaders from across the UK and from different denominations have signed a joint letter calling out the “co-opting or corrupting of the Christian faith” at the recent ‘Unite the Kingdom’ rally led by far right figurehead Tommy Robinson. Swipe for the full statement.

"The cross is the ultimate sign of sacrifice for the other."

More church leaders speaking out against the misuse of Christianity to sew division in our nation and promote discrimination against others. These words need to be accompanied by actions. [1/3]

Text reads: He said, "whole groups of people are being labelled as unwelcome, unwanted, uninvited. The rising toxic tide of racism - the sin of racism - and its impact is being felt both in this city and all over the country. Sentiments that even five years ago would have been considered shameful are now being broadcast at public gatherings, accompanied by cheers and applause. Such sentiments have been accompanied by reckless voices of hate seeking to camouflage themselves in the language of patriotism and faith all the while debasing both."

Text reads: Bishop Arora added that some of those living in asylum hotels were worshippers at local churches. "Recently one of them spoke of how when he was crossing the road to go back into the hotel he was set upon by three men who beat him, punched him in the face and broke his tooth. Such incidents have followed weeks of hotel protests and flag-flying with barely concealed racist overtones."

Text reads: "Our overriding duty as the Church - to love the Lord our God and to love our neighbour as ourselves - requires us to stand firm in a faith rooted in the common good that recognises the face of God in all those we are called to serve."

Image: The Right Rev Arun Arora, Bishop of Kirkstall. Credit: Church of England. Text reads: Bishop speaks out against racism in the UK.

Text reads: The Right rev Arun Arora, Bishop of Kirkstall and the Church of England's co-lead on racial justice has called for Christians to, "reclaim both the flag and the faith that are being desecrated by those who would use both to divide us as a nation."

📢 Say it loud, say it clear, @revarun.bsky.social

Could not agree more. It's great to see more prominent Christians calling this out and urging the Church to take action.

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Text reads: In the face of those who want to use Christianity to divide and suppress others, we have to stand up and be louder than ever in our declaration of Christianity’s teachings. Let’s be clear, while they say they’re only concerned about muslims or other religious groups at the moment, history tells us that Christians who do not align with their ideology will come next. The rapid increase in racist and xenophobic rhetoric is already impacting our non-White Christian brothers and sisters.

This is just the start of a journey, a movement of Christians standing against hatred and division in the UK. Please come, contribute, share and receive. We may not have all the answers, but let’s work together to find them.

Text reads: Some ideas of what you could be doing: Beginning conversations in your church about adopting an actively anti-racist positions and welcome those from marginalised groups. Reaching out to religious minorities in your community and offer them solidarity and support in any way you can. And, of course, pray, pray, pray. Pray for the scales to fall from eyes. Pray for boldness in conversations. Pray for courageous, humble leaders. Pray for those who feel frightened in their own communities.

This is just the start and we want to make this a collaboration between compassionate Christians in the UK who are willing to stand up to the misuse of our faith. Please follow along, reach out with your thoughts and share with your friends.

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Image: Brian Tamaki speaking at the 'Unite the Kingdom' rally. Text reads: From the main stage, Christian fundamentalist Brian Tamaki called for the banning of all non-Christian religious expression. Another speaker called for the removal of all Muslims from the UK.

Text reads: These are clear expressions of Christian Nationalism: a movement that proclaims that a state and its institutions should be reserved for Christianity at the expense of all other religions. This is not the way of Jesus. We are called to be kind, compassionate, tolerant, humble and, most of all, loving.

Image: a illustration of the Good Samaritan parable. Text reads: The Good Samaritan passages see Jesus tested on the bounds of who counts as a “neighbour”. Jesus tells a parable with two people of different ethnic and religious groups who had deep cultural and religious divisions. They are held as an example of neighbours and Jesus tells his followers to “Go and do likewise”.

As Christians who believe that Jesus came and died for us all not matter our background or whether we have heard about him yet, we must stand up and be clear that this is not the truth of who God is. [2/3]

A man holds a wooden cross at the Unite the Kingdom rally in London on 13 September 2025. Text reads: Christians Against Christian Nationalism.

Text reads: Last Saturday, London’s streets were filled by a large march led by far right figurehead Tommy Robinson. In addition to the anti-immigrant and anti-muslim rhetoric on display, the rise of another movement could be seen, one that should particularly concern Christians. Inset image of crowds at 'Unite the Kingdom' rally.

Image: a protestor at the 'Unite the Kingdom' rally holds a sign reading "This is Christian religion land". Text reads: Amongst the sea of St George’s Crosses were people brandishing Christian symbols including wooden crosses and flags with “Jesus is King” emblazoned on them. People dressed as Crusaders talked about protecting the UK from invasions of non-Christians.

We’re seeing a concerning increase in the use of Christianity to divide and discriminate in the UK. Recent anti-immigration protests have used the language of Christianity to argue for the exclusion of all other religious groups and turn people away who are in the most desperate need. [1/3]