A UK Christian charity faces backlash after resurfaced sermons connected homosexuality to pedophilia and bestiality. A 2022 sermon uploaded to YouTube by the MFM Daniel Centre Church in Slough, Berkshire warned about “homosexualisation of children.” The preacher repeatedly associated gay men with child abuse and claimed LGBTQ+ visibility would have “deadly” consequences for young people. The sermon stated that boys no longer rape girls and that more boys rape boys. The church is registered with the Charity Commission under “advancement of religion,” receiving charitable status and UK tax exemptions. Critics argue taxpayer money should not subsidize the rhetoric, and the Charity Commission is assessing concerns about the video content. The wider MFM network has also faced prior allegations, including conversion therapy practices and comparisons of homosexuality to child sacrifice.
"“The problem of rape right now in the world of our children is the fact that boys no longer rape girls. More boys now rape boys.”"
"“Taxpayer money should not be subsidising this repugnant rhetoric,” National Secular Society spokesperson Alejandro Sanchez said, adding that some religious charities are allowed to promote views “other kinds of charities would not be able to promote,” as reported by Metro."
"“Concerns have been raised with us about video content linked to MFM Daniel Centre Church and we are assessing this to determine any role for the Commi”"
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