Being anti-racist is not a ‘woke’ side issue. It is part of our Christian faith
By 
Tim Farron MP2021-07-13T09:29:00
For those who thought the fight against racism in football was over, the behaviour of some England fans after the Euro 2020 final has proved it is not. Being anti-racist is not a side-issue for Christians, says Tim Farron, it lies at the heart of our beliefs
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