The Liverpool terror attack will not deter churches from offering a welcome to all
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Malcolm Patten2021-11-23T08:37:00
Liverpool cathedral has been criticised after it emerged bombing suspect Emad Al Swealmeen was baptised and confirmed there. Home Secretary, Priti Patel, argued there is a “merry-go-round” of failed asylum seekers changing religion in order to further their appeals. But Rev Dr Malcolm Patten says church leaders are not naive, and must continue in their mission to share God’s love with everyone
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