Manchester cathedral lands in row for promoting nudism
April 10th, 2011 - 3:41 pm ICT by ANILondon, Apr 10 (ANI): A Church of England cathedral has come under fire for promoting nudism as ‘wholesome’ and ‘liberating’ on its website.
An item promoting nudism was posted by staff at Manchester Cathedral weeks ago on its ‘Spirit of Life’ site, which has been advertising a Mind, Body, Spirit fair planned for next month.
Under a section headed ‘New Age’, the item said airbrushed models created “an unhealthy, unnatural model of perfection.”
In contrast, it continued, “naturism is a liberating lifestyle and belief which encourages self-respect, respect for others and for the environment, and embodies freedom and a unique sense of communion with nature, reports the Daily Mail.
“Christian naturists see this as God’s design for living. It is purposefully non-erotic and non-sexual and engenders a wholesome appreciation of self and others.’
The cathedral website included a link to the little-known Christian Naturist Fellowship, set up in 1999 to organise ‘clothing-free’ gatherings across the country.
However, all references to nudity suddenly disappeared from the site last week after critics said the cathedral was promoting fads that undermined traditional Christianity. (ANI)
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